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Miscellaneous Biology Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Miscellaneous Biology but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Biological Scientists | 49,300 |
| 4 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 81,100 |
| 4 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Diagnostic Related Technologists and Technicians | 75,900 |
| 3 | Software Developers, Applications and Systems Software | 101,000 |
| 3 | Nonfarm Animal Caretakers | 42,200 |
| 3 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | 60,000 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 67,100 |
| 2 | Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, nec | 44,800 |
| 2 | Environmental Scientists and Geoscientists | 63,500 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Biological Scientists | 87,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 108,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 64,500 |
| 2 | Physical Scientists, nec | 115,000 |
| 2 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing | 142,000 |
| 2 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 26,300 |
| 2 | Police Officers and Detectives | 96,400 |
| 2 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | 66,800 |
| 2 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 67,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Miscellaneous 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 Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Physicians and Surgeons | 287,000 |
| 8 | Biological Scientists | 90,300 |
| 8 | Postsecondary Teachers | 98,400 |
| 7 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 133,000 |
| 5 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 4 | Physical Scientists, nec | 127,000 |
| 4 | Medical Scientists, and Life Scientists, All Other | 129,000 |
| 4 | Chiropractors | 64,200 |
| 3 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 170,000 |
| 3 | Elementary and Middle School Teachers | 86,800 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Colleges and universities | 56,000 |
| 11 | Research, development, and testing services | 69,300 |
| 10 | Hospitals | 65,900 |
| 6 | Drugs | 86,700 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Computer and data processing services | 88,600 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 64,800 |
| 4 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 56,200 |
| 3 | Elementary and secondary schools | 39,500 |
| 2 | Museums, art galleries, and zoos | 45,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Miscellaneous Biology majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Administration of environmental quality and housing programs | 93,400 |
| 7 | Hospitals | 112,000 |
| 7 | Colleges and universities | 86,400 |
| 5 | Research, development, and testing services | 128,000 |
| 5 | Elementary and secondary schools | 78,300 |
| 5 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 4 | Health services, n.e.c. | 115,000 |
| 4 | Drugs | 153,000 |
| 3 | Management and public relations services | 115,000 |
| 2 | Offices and clinics of physicians | 329,000 |
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