Career Options
Careers for Biology Majors
- Biologist
- Doctor
- Zookeeper
- Science Reporter
- Lawyer
- Pharmacist
- Botanist
- Oceanographer
- Ecologist
- Geneticist
- Forensic Scientist
- Agronomist
- Microbiologist
- Paleontologist
- Hospital Lab Technician
- Veterinarian
- FBI Agent
- Writer/Editor
- Professor/Teacher
Starting Salary*
A biology major’s typical starting salary is $37,753. The typical salary after 10-19 years is $72,689.
*Note: Salary information is provided for general reference only. APU does not guarantee the accuracy of the figures listed, and cannot predict or promise a specific salary for any graduate. For the most current salary estimates, please visit www.payscale.com.
Job Titles Held by Former Biology Majors
- Biological Oceanographer, Nat’l Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
- Research Scientist, ICOS Corporation
- Research Technician, The Blood Center of Southeast Wisconsin
- Orthopedic Surgeon, Vermont Orthopedic Clinic
- Veterinary Technician, Wildlife & Rehabilitation, Inc.
- Writer, Journal of the American Medical Association
- Biologist, Molecular Oncology Department, Merck Research Laboratories
Famous People with Biology Degrees
- Charles Darwin
- Robert Hooke
- Thomas Huxley
- Jane Goodall
- Richard Dawkins
- Gregor Mendel
Note: This information is current for the 2009-10 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for the most current and controlling information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
