Biology Schools
In Berkeley, California
In Berkeley, there are 2 biology schools where biology faculty can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of biology and biology education in Berkeley, which includes biology training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Berkeley Vs. California Biology Employment
| Berkeley | 3,350 |
| California | 33,930 |
Exactly 3,350 of the 33,930 biology professionals employed in California, work in Berkeley. The number of biology professionals in Berkeley has grown by 60% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Berkeley has also increased.
Berkeley Vs. California Biology employment growth
| 27,900 | 28,810 | 31,390 | 32,400 | 33,930 |
| 2,090 | 2,020 | 3,290 | 1,830 | 3,350 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Berkeley
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Berkeley
| $70,148 | $73,838 | $76,422 | $74,472 | $72,578 |
| $49,830 | $51,220 | $53,260 | $54,590 | $56,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Biology in Berkeley
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Berkeley
Salaries for biology professionals in Berkeley have increased. In 2010 Berkeley biology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $72,578. Biology professionals in Berkeley made a yearly average salary of $70,148, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of biology professionals in Berkeley is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Berkeley
10th percentile |
$42,358 |
25th percentile |
$52,804 |
50th percentile |
$66,570 |
75th percentile |
$89,056 |
90th percentile |
$114,902 |
Berkeley biology professionals earn a median yearly salary of $66,570. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 171%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $42,358 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $114,902 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Berkeley
Chemistry |
$57,228 |
Biology |
$72,578 |
Biochemistry |
$83,447 |
Biomedical Engineering |
$103,430 |
Physics |
$128,720 |
Biology professional salaries in Berkeley are, on average, lower than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Berkeley
Many of Berkeley's biology professionals are graduates of one of the 2 accredited biology schools in the city.
Biology Programs Offered In Berkeley
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
4 |
doctor |
4 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 13 |
There are a total of 13 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Berkeley's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Berkeley
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
813 |
master |
12 |
doctor |
73 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 899 |
Approximately 899 students completed biology courses in 2010.