Health Science Schools
In North Chicago, Illinois
In North Chicago, there is only one health science school where health science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in North Chicago, and the future trends. Academia in health science includes health science training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
North Chicago Vs. Illinois Health Science Employment
| North Chicago | 13,630 |
| Illinois | 343,541 |
Of the 231,220 health science professionals employed in Illinois, 13,630 work in North Chicago. The number of health science professionals in North Chicago has shrunk by 0% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in North Chicago has increased.
North Chicago Vs. Illinois Health Science employment growth
| 254,770 | 238,320 | 258,550 | 321,560 | 231,220 |
| 13,680 | 14,310 | 15,570 | 18,050 | 13,630 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Illinois
- Dark Yellow: North Chicago
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in North Chicago
| $63,734 | $60,797 | $64,391 | $67,487 | $70,397 |
| $42,720 | $45,070 | $47,120 | $47,670 | $48,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in North Chicago
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in North Chicago
As the number of health science professionals in North Chicago has shrunk, salaries for health science professionals have increased. North Chicago health science professionals made $70,397 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for health science professionals in North Chicago was $63,734 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in North Chicago is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in North Chicago
10th percentile |
$42,291 |
25th percentile |
$52,230 |
50th percentile |
$60,252 |
75th percentile |
$73,626 |
90th percentile |
$90,300 |
North Chicago health science professionals earn a median yearly salary of $60,252. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 114%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $42,291 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $90,300 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in North Chicago
Health Information |
$37,190 |
Biology |
$55,400 |
Health Information Management |
$64,690 |
Health Science |
$70,397 |
Sonography |
$74,150 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$84,140 |
On average health science professionals in North Chicago earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in North Chicago.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in North Chicago
Many of North Chicago's health science professionals are graduates of the only accredited health science school in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In North Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
North Chicago's health science school offers one health science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In North Chicago
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 4 |
Approximately 4 students completed health science courses in 2010.