Health Science Schools
In Richmond, Virginia
There is only one health science school in Richmond for faculty to choose from. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in Richmond, and the future trends. Academia in health science includes health science training at the following levels:
- Health Science Certificate
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Richmond Vs. Virginia Health Science Employment
| Richmond | 1,480 |
| Virginia | 206,650 |
Exactly 1,480 of the 133,440 health science professionals employed in Virginia, work in Richmond. Between 2006 and 2010, in Richmond, there has been a 6% growth in the number of health science professionals. As the number of health science professionals in Richmond has increased, overall employment in Richmond has also increased.
Richmond Vs. Virginia Health Science employment growth
| 166,830 | 178,260 | 188,940 | 199,600 | 133,440 |
| 1,390 | 1,520 | 1,570 | No data | 1,480 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Virginia
- Dark Yellow: Richmond
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Richmond
| $49,700 | $51,806 | $58,734 | No data | $66,924 |
| $37,120 | $37,780 | $39,600 | No data | $42,600 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Richmond
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Richmond
In Richmond, salaries for health science professionals have increased. Richmond health science professionals made $66,924 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for health science professionals in Richmond was $49,700 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Richmond.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Richmond
10th percentile |
$40,644 |
25th percentile |
$51,418 |
50th percentile |
$54,851 |
75th percentile |
$66,794 |
90th percentile |
$81,262 |
Health science professionals make a median salary of $54,851 per year in Richmond. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $40,644 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 100% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Richmond
Health Information |
$34,920 |
Health Information Management |
$61,120 |
Health Science |
$66,924 |
On average health science professional salaries in Richmond are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Richmond
Many of Richmond's health science professionals are graduates of the only accredited health science school in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 8 |
Richmond's health science schools offer 8 health science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Richmond
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
29 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 39 |
Approximately 39 students completed health science courses in 2010.