Wednesday, October 24, 2018
What Can I Do With a Biology Degree?
ONE WEEK RESEARCH PROJECT
Question: What Can I Do With a Biology Degree?
For the most part of high school, the thought of college seemed to be a distant goal. However, now as seniors, college is the top priority and the need to get in is skyrocketing. Most people are unaware of the change that will be happening in each and everyone's life when the new school year rolls around when the life of college begins and the door that was once opened in high school is rather closed. Seniors must now think of what field to major in college, and the requirements to get in.
One of the highly impacted majors in Biology and for the most part, people are unsure of why that is. To continue, with a biology major, exactly what jobs are available to one's disposal after completion with the degree?
Well, for starters, Biology is a major offered at numerous colleges that study the principles governing all forms of life. It is a major that would most likely attract those interested in animal studies and the studies of the human body. Although a Biology degree may not seem like such a huge degree, there are many jobs and opportunities that one could grasp with a Biology degree.
Some of the top jobs that one can get with a biology degree are as follows:
1. Physician: $208,000
2. Dentist : $158,120
3. Podiatrist: $127,740
4. Pharmacist: $124,170
5. Optometrist: $ 110,300
Physician Assistant $104,860
The overall top jobs that one can get with a Biology degree based on annual income are:
1. Biochemist: $177,840
2. Medical Manager: 176,130
3. Financial Analyst: $165,180
4. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: $157,490
5. Physician Assistant: $146,260
A Biology degree is not a degree limited to a small number of jobs. A degree in biology can open up a wide range of job opportunities that won't leave someone unable to find a job. If one job field does not end up working out, it is easier to switch to a different job as opposed to an alternate degree that is limited.
References:
1. https://biology.williams.edu/the-major/
2. https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/biology-careers.asp
3. https://www.geteducated.com/careers/jobs-for-biology-majors
4.https://www.thebalancecareers.com/top-jobs-for-biology-majors-2059884
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I really liked your topic of this research project. I also want to major in Biology when I continue my education in college, but I had inquiries of how impacted it was or if it was easy to transition out of the major if I did not liking it. The logistics of the careers that have a biology background is good to know for future career choices, but I don't think I care much about the money. I genuinely have an interest to bolster my interest in bio! I want to become a Pediatrician.
ReplyDeleteYour question really spoke to me because I have an interest in pursuing a career in some branch of biology. Since I'm taking AP Biology this year, it's interesting to see how my choices now can lead to my future, and what potential careers I could follow. Even if my dreams of being a physician don't work out, you've reassured my fears by saying that there are plenty of other options for me!
ReplyDeleteI definitely believe that taking biology is the smartest choice, because that degree can be used in almost any type of field. It will be viable in my different careers such as teaching, medical, chemical engineering, etc. This degree does nothing but benefit you. However, are u worried about the salary more so than the enjoyment.
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