Career paths stemming from a degree in biology can take you in many different directions. Whether you see yourself working in a lab, out in the field, in a classroom, or in a clinic, this major will equip you with broad-based scientific knowledge and research skills you can apply to a groundbreaking and rewarding job.
- Biochemists and biophysicists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and biological processes.
- Median pay: $103,810
- Biological technicians help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments.
- Median pay: $49,650
- Environmental specialists and scientists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health.
- Median pay: $76,480
- High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and enter the job market.
- Median pay: $62,360
- Microbiologists study microorganisms.
- Median pay: $81,990
- Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals and how they interact with their ecosystems.
- Median pay: $67,430
Salary and job projections come from national averages in the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources. The data is meant to provide you with an idea of career options and salary ranges, not as a guarantee of obtaining these positions after graduation. These represent national averages and may vary by source and time frame collected. Actual salaries vary by region. Some jobs may require additional training or graduate education.
