Health Science Schools
In Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Health Science faculty can choose to work at only one health science school in Winston-Salem. The trends in Winston-Salem's health science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes health science training at the following levels:
- Masters degree in Health Science
- PhD degree in Health Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Winston-Salem Vs. North Carolina Health Science Employment
| Winston-Salem | 13,400 |
| North Carolina | 231,410 |
Of the 184,190 health science professionals employed in North Carolina, 13,400 work in Winston-Salem. The number of health science professionals in Winston-Salem has grown by 18% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Winston-Salem has also increased.
Winston-Salem Vs. North Carolina Health Science employment growth
| 191,810 | 203,770 | 213,530 | 227,300 | 184,190 |
| 11,390 | 13,130 | 14,370 | 16,560 | 13,400 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Winston-Salem
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Winston-Salem
| $54,316 | $56,478 | $64,332 | $62,649 | $59,241 |
| $36,480 | $38,170 | $39,060 | $39,980 | $40,820 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Winston-Salem
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Winston-Salem
As the number of health science professionals in Winston-Salem has grown, salaries for health science professionals have also increased. In 2010 an average salary of $59,241 per year was earned by health science professionals in Winston-Salem. The average salary for health science professionals in Winston-Salem was $54,316 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Winston-Salem.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Winston-Salem
10th percentile |
$39,998 |
25th percentile |
$47,934 |
50th percentile |
$51,124 |
75th percentile |
$60,483 |
90th percentile |
$70,484 |
Health science professionals in Winston-Salem earn a median salary of $51,124 per year. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 76%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $39,998 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $70,484 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Winston-Salem
Health Information |
$31,030 |
Biology |
$53,600 |
Health Science |
$59,241 |
Health Information Management |
$60,325 |
Sonography |
$62,030 |
On average health science professionals in Winston-Salem earn salaries that are higher than the salaries earned by other professionals in Winston-Salem.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Winston-Salem
Many of Winston-Salem's health science professionals are graduates of the only accredited health science school in the city.
Health Science Programs Offered In Winston-Salem
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
Winston-Salem's health science schools offer 6 health science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Winston-Salem
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
17 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 19 |
In 2010 approximately 19 students graduated from health science courses.