Biology Schools
In Albany, New York
Biology faculty can choose to work at one of 4 biology schools in Albany. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Albany, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Biology
- Masters degree in Biology
- PhD degree in Biology
Statistics
Professional Trends
Albany Vs. New York Biology Employment
| Albany | 1,420 |
| New York | 8,640 |
Of the 8,640 biology professionals employed in New York, 1,420 work in Albany. Between 2006 and 2010, in Albany, there has been a 3% decline in the number of biology professionals. As the number of biology professionals in Albany has decreased, overall employment in Albany has increased.
Albany Vs. New York Biology employment growth
| 7,020 | 12,910 | 9,290 | 10,740 | 8,640 |
| 1,470 | 1,490 | 1,250 | 500 | 1,420 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: New York
- Dark Yellow: Albany
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Albany
| $51,308 | $53,050 | $52,700 | $52,185 | $56,890 |
| $41,090 | $42,830 | $44,400 | $45,310 | $46,250 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Albany
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Albany
As the number of biology professionals in Albany has shrunk, salaries for biology professionals have increased. In 2010 Albany biology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $56,890. The average salary for biology professionals in Albany was $51,308 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is slower than the salary trend for all careers in Albany.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Albany
10th percentile |
$36,653 |
25th percentile |
$44,607 |
50th percentile |
$53,823 |
75th percentile |
$66,053 |
90th percentile |
$85,760 |
Albany biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $53,823. The 10% of biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $36,653 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 134% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Albany
Biology |
$56,890 |
Chemistry |
$60,553 |
Biochemistry |
$66,360 |
Physics |
$117,600 |
Biology professional salaries in Albany are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Albany
There are 4 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Albany's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Albany
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
5 |
master |
3 |
doctor |
3 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 11 |
Albany's biology schools offer 11 biology degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Albany
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
174 |
master |
22 |
doctor |
23 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 219 |
In 2010 approximately 219 students completed biology courses.