Biology majors' knowledge of the earth and its living creatures prepares them for a variety of job opportunities. In labs, hospitals and zoos, they can make a positive difference. Plus, the trend toward greener living means that there will be even more jobs for biology majors in the future. Curious about your options? See PayScale's list of the most popular jobs for biology majors and their median annual salaries.
Methodology Jobs ranked by popularity among graduates. Annual pay for Bachelors graduates without higher degrees from all colleges. See full methodology for more.
Methodology All data is limited to those with a Bachelor's degree and no higher degrees who work full-time in the United States. Jobs are listed in order of relative popularity amongst graduates with a Bachelor's degree in the given major from any college. Median salary for each job title is for individuals with any major who have a typical amount of experience at that job. Salary is the sum of compensation from base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, commissions, and overtime, if applicable. Salary does not include equity (stock) compensation. This chart is based upon PayScale Salary Survey data, and may not represent all individuals in these categories. See full methodology for more.
