Health Science Schools
In Worcester, Massachusetts
There is only one health science school in Worcester for faculty to choose from. The trends in Worcester's health science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes health science training at the health science certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Health Science Employment
| Worcester | 17,410 |
| Massachusetts | 230,370 |
Exactly 17,410 of the 200,100 health science professionals employed in Massachusetts, work in Worcester. Between 2006 and 2010, in Worcester, there has been a 18% growth in the number of health science professionals. Overall employment in Worcester has also increased.
Worcester Vs. Massachusetts Health Science employment growth
| 206,070 | 212,380 | 225,040 | 237,530 | 200,100 |
| 14,750 | 16,190 | 16,990 | 18,350 | 17,410 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Massachusetts
- Dark Yellow: Worcester
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Worcester
| $54,760 | $58,028 | $60,617 | $67,128 | $72,574 |
| $42,280 | $43,440 | $45,490 | $46,790 | $48,080 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Worcester
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Worcester
Salaries for health science professionals in Worcester have increased. In 2010 health science professionals in Worcester reportedly earned an average salary of $72,574 per year. Health science professionals in Worcester made a yearly average salary of $54,760, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Worcester.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Worcester
10th percentile |
$43,308 |
25th percentile |
$51,754 |
50th percentile |
$63,671 |
75th percentile |
$73,686 |
90th percentile |
$88,573 |
Health science professionals in Worcester earn a median salary of $63,671 per year. The 10% of health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $43,308 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 105% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Worcester
Health Information |
$39,790 |
Biology |
$62,430 |
Health Information Management |
$69,640 |
Health Science |
$72,574 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$88,270 |
Sonography |
$92,100 |
Health science professional salaries in Worcester are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Worcester
There is only one accredited health science school in the city. Many of Worcester's health science professionals are graduates of this school.
Health Science Programs Offered In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Worcester's health science school offers one health science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Worcester
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
Approximately 1 students completed health science courses in 2010.