Biology Schools
In Charlotte, North Carolina
The city of Charlotte has 3 schools where biology faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the biology academic community in Charlotte, and the future trends. Academia in biology includes biology training at the following levels:
Statistics
Professional Trends
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Biology Employment
Charlotte | 480 |
North Carolina | 8,460 |
Of the 8,460 biology professionals employed in North Carolina, 480 work in Charlotte. Between 2006 and 2010, in Charlotte, there has been a 6% decline in the number of biology professionals. As the number of biology professionals in Charlotte has decreased, overall employment in Charlotte has increased.
Charlotte Vs. North Carolina Biology employment growth
8,910 | 8,730 | 9,050 | 8,370 | 8,460 |
510 | 580 | 510 | 430 | 480 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Charlotte
Biology VS. All professions salaries in Charlotte
$38,185 | $49,045 | $49,257 | $51,263 | $51,797 |
$39,710 | $41,200 | $42,490 | $43,890 | $44,630 |
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Biology in Charlotte
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Charlotte
In Charlotte, salaries for biology professionals have increased. In 2010 Charlotte biology professionals earned an average yearly salary of $51,797. Four years earlier in 2006, biology professionals in Charlotte made an average salary of $38,185 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Charlotte.
Salary percentiles for Biology professionals in Charlotte
10th percentile |
$32,893 |
25th percentile |
$38,247 |
50th percentile |
$48,617 |
75th percentile |
$62,910 |
90th percentile |
$78,240 |
Biology professionals in Charlotte make a median yearly salary of $48,617. The difference in pay between the biology professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 138%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $32,893 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $78,240 per year.
Average Salaries for Biology professionals and related professions in Charlotte
Chemistry |
$46,490 |
Biology |
$51,797 |
Biochemistry |
$62,210 |
On average biology professional salaries in Charlotte are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Biology schools in Charlotte
There are 3 accredited biology schools in the city. Many of Charlotte's biology professionals are graduates of one of these schools.
Biology Programs Offered In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
3 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 6 |
There are a total of 6 degree and certificate programs in biology offered by Charlotte's biology schools.
Student Completed Biology Degrees In Charlotte
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
114 |
master |
9 |
doctor |
6 |
Certificate |
0 |
Total | 129 |
Approximately 129 students completed biology courses in 2010.