The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Research and testing companies
- Colleges and universities
- Drug manufacturers
- Hospitals
Outlook
Growth for this career will be much faster than average. The growing aging population and number of people with chronic diseases has increased the demand for medical scientists. Medical scientists will also be needed to continue research on diseases such as AIDS, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
The availability of grants from the government will impact growth, however, many openings will occur as workers retire or leave this career.
Medical Scientists (CIS 100377)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
5,788 Large |
& |
15.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
529 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
526 Large |
& |
18.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
49 Moderate |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
54 Small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,561 Large |
& |
13.9% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
228 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
18 Very small |
& |
11.1% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
310 Medium |
& |
23.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| Du Page County |
760 Medium |
& |
18.3% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
73 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
94 Small |
& |
24.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
18 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
42 Very small |
& |
14.3% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
342 Medium |
& |
20.8% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
34 Very few |
| McHenry County |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
188 Medium |
& |
2.1% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
32 Very small |
& |
12.5% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
356 Medium |
& |
13.2% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
69 Small |
& |
2.9% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
95 Small |
& |
13.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
60 Very small |
& |
11.7% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
8 Very small |
& |
-12.5% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Springfield Area |
69 Small |
& |
14.5% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
62 Small |
& |
1.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
13 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
97 Small |
& |
14.4% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| United States |
129,000 Medium |
& |
11.2% |
2.8% |
>>>> |
8,300 Few |