Health Science Schools
In Springfield, Massachusetts
There is only one health science school in Springfield for faculty to choose from. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in health science in the city of Springfield, which encompasses health science training at the health science bachelors degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Health Science Employment
| Springfield | 17,760 |
| Massachusetts | 230,370 |
Exactly 17,760 of the 200,100 health science professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Springfield. There has been a 13% growth in the number of health science professionals in Springfield between the years 2006 and 2010. As the number of health science professionals in Springfield has increased, overall employment in Springfield has also increased.
Springfield Vs. Massachusetts Health Science employment growth
| 206,070 | 212,380 | 225,040 | 237,530 | 200,100 |
| 15,750 | 16,370 | 17,540 | 18,470 | 17,760 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Springfield
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Springfield
| $58,868 | $70,074 | $67,615 | $68,717 | $72,974 |
| $39,790 | $40,910 | $42,280 | $43,250 | $44,520 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Springfield
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Springfield
As the number of health science professionals in Springfield has grown, salaries for health science professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $72,974 per year was earned by health science professionals in Springfield. Four years earlier in 2006, health science professionals in Springfield made an average salary of $58,868 per year. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Springfield is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Springfield
10th percentile |
$41,671 |
25th percentile |
$48,618 |
50th percentile |
$59,460 |
75th percentile |
$72,475 |
90th percentile |
$77,407 |
Health science professionals in Springfield make a median yearly salary of $59,460. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $41,671 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $77,407 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Springfield
Health Information |
$39,000 |
Sonography |
$69,420 |
Biology |
$70,530 |
Health Science |
$72,974 |
Health Information Management |
$75,545 |
On average health science professionals in Springfield earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Springfield.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Springfield
There is only one accredited health science school in the city. Many of Springfield's health science professionals are graduates of this school.
Health Science Programs Offered In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in health science offered by Springfield's health science school.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Springfield
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
46 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 46 |
Approximately 46 students graduated from health science courses in 2010.