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Molecular Biology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Molecular Biology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 75,500 |
| 7 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 51,000 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 75,700 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 44,400 |
| 3 | Biological Scientists | 61,900 |
| 3 | Registered Nurses | 79,800 |
| 3 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 73,500 |
| 3 | Other Business Operations and Management Specialists | 70,300 |
| 2 | Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioner Support Technicians | 27,600 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 148,000 |
| 10 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 7 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 84,100 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 136,000 |
| 4 | Managers in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations | 182,000 |
| 3 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 75,500 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 124,000 |
| 2 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 124,000 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 69,600 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 188,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Molecular Biology 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 Molecular Biology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Physicians and Surgeons | 397,000 |
| 7 | Postsecondary Teachers | 105,000 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 178,000 |
| 7 | Physical Scientists, nec | 136,000 |
| 5 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 119,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 2 | Dentists | 155,000 |
| 2 | Lawyers, and judges, magistrates, and other judicial workers | 261,000 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 263,000 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 204,000 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Molecular Biology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Molecular Biology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Hospitals | 74,400 |
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 58,600 |
| 12 | Research, development, and testing services | 73,700 |
| 6 | Health services, n.e.c. | 71,900 |
| 4 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 163,000 |
| 4 | Drugs | 90,700 |
| 2 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 2 | Elementary and secondary schools | 56,700 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 105,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of dentists | 147,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Molecular Biology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Molecular Biology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Hospitals | 198,000 |
| 11 | Colleges and universities | 106,000 |
| 10 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 428,000 |
| 10 | Research, development, and testing services | 178,000 |
| 8 | Drugs | 204,000 |
| 7 | Health services, n.e.c. | 188,000 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 61,800 |
| 2 | Management and public relations services | 91,800 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 170,000 |
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