Biochemistry Schools
In Durham, North Carolina
Biochemistry faculty can choose to work at only one biochemistry school in Durham. The trends in Durham's biochemistry academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes biochemistry training at the biochemistry phd degree level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Durham Vs. North Carolina Biochemistry Employment
| Durham | 1,140 |
| North Carolina | 5,350 |
Of the 5,350 biochemistry professionals employed in North Carolina, 1,140 work in Durham. The number of biochemistry professionals in Durham has shrunk by 56% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Durham has increased.
Durham Vs. North Carolina Biochemistry employment growth
| 6,450 | 6,000 | 5,590 | 5,360 | 5,350 |
| 2,610 | 2,590 | 2,550 | 1,250 | 1,140 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Durham
Biochemistry VS. All professions salaries in Durham
| $56,365 | $60,253 | $68,063 | $71,763 | $78,540 |
| $45,170 | $46,540 | $48,830 | $50,480 | $53,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biochemistry in Durham
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Durham
In Durham, salaries for biochemistry professionals have increased. In 2010 Durham biochemistry professionals earned an average yearly salary of $78,540. Four years earlier in 2006, biochemistry professionals in Durham made an average salary of $56,365 per year. The growth in the salary of biochemistry professionals in Durham is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biochemistry professionals in Durham
10th percentile |
$46,363 |
25th percentile |
$56,410 |
50th percentile |
$70,613 |
75th percentile |
$93,990 |
90th percentile |
$98,905 |
Biochemistry professionals in Durham make a median yearly salary of $70,613. The 10% of biochemistry professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $46,363 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $98,905 per year.
Average Salaries for Biochemistry professionals and related professions in Durham
Chemistry |
$55,017 |
Biology |
$64,797 |
Biochemistry |
$78,540 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$85,250 |
Durham biochemistry professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Biochemistry schools in Durham
There is only one accredited biochemistry school in the city. Many of Durham's biochemistry professionals are graduates of this school.
Biochemistry Programs Offered In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 1 |
Durham's biochemistry school offers one biochemistry degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Biochemistry Degrees In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 6 |
In 2010 approximately 6 students graduated from biochemistry courses.