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Biochemical Sciences Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Biochemical Sciences but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Biochemical Sciences but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Biochemical Sciences majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Biochemical Sciences majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biochemical Sciences majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 63,800 |
| 6 | Chemists and Materials Scientists | 67,200 |
| 6 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 54,300 |
| 5 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 79,000 |
| 4 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 50,700 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 73,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 66,700 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 73,300 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 34,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 123,000 |
| 3 | Physical Scientists, nec | 118,000 |
| 3 | Chemists and Materials Scientists | 94,200 |
| 3 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 74,800 |
| 2 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 145,000 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 97,700 |
| 2 | Biological Scientists | 110,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 162,000 |
| 2 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 126,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Physicians and Surgeons | 374,000 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 125,000 |
| 8 | Physical Scientists, nec | 134,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 187,000 |
| 4 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 146,000 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Dentists | 186,000 |
| 2 | Pharmacists | 168,000 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 267,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 295,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Biochemical Sciences majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Biochemical Sciences majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Hospitals | 75,500 |
| 11 | Colleges and universities | 56,000 |
| 10 | Research, development, and testing services | 75,400 |
| 6 | Drugs | 86,400 |
| 5 | Health services, n.e.c. | 79,400 |
| 4 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 141,000 |
| 3 | Drug stores | 134,000 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 112,000 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 93,400 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Biochemical Sciences majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 117,000 |
| 12 | Hospitals | 247,000 |
| 11 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 375,000 |
| 8 | Research, development, and testing services | 151,000 |
| 8 | Drugs | 192,000 |
| 5 | Health services, n.e.c. | 175,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 67,900 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 173,000 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 147,000 |
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