Biology Degree — Jobs & Salaries

Career paths for biology majors in research, healthcare, and environmental science.

Avg. Median Salary

$123,926

Highest Paying

$265,930

Entry-Level

$82,220

Career Paths

Career Paths with a Biology Degree

#	Job Title	Median Salary	Salary Range	Jobs
1	Physicians, All Other	$265,930	$69,170 – $452,360	342,720
2	Pharmacists	$140,910	$99,290 – $174,230	321,970
3	Physician Assistants	$135,880	$99,380 – $190,280	162,150
4	Biochemists and Biophysicists	$127,410	$74,290 – $201,110	33,830
5	Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers	$109,370	$71,850 – $168,180	23,480
6	Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$103,410	$64,800 – $177,780	172,340
7	Biological Scientists, All Other	$98,920	$60,430 – $168,010	55,850
8	Microbiologists	$87,990	$54,670 – $150,000	18,940
9	Epidemiologists	$87,220	$61,270 – $138,800	12,090
10	Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health	$82,220	$52,520 – $140,010	89,250

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS. Degree-to-occupation mapping based on common career paths.