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What Can You Do With a Biology Degree?

Living systems, from single cells and DNA up to whole ecosystems and human health. We track 31 careers that a Biology degree commonly leads to, with median pay from $47,380 to $281,870 depending on the role and how far you take it.

How these numbers work: A major does not have its own salary. The pay above comes from the 31 careers below that a Biology degree commonly leads to, using each one's national median wage from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and advanced or graduate-level roles toward the top, so where you land depends on the specific career and any further education. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034).

Careers this major leads to

Psychiatrist$281,870 median · Faster than average Physician (Family Medicine)$244,180 median · About average Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)$236,590 median · Much faster than average Dentist$170,950 median · About average Natural Sciences Manager$167,220 median · About average Pharmacist$140,910 median · Faster than average Optometrist$136,570 median · Much faster than average Physician Assistant$135,880 median · Much faster than average Veterinarian$130,100 median · Much faster than average Biochemist$127,410 median · Faster than average Biomedical Engineer$109,370 median · Faster than average Biomedical Scientist / Researcher$103,410 median · Much faster than average Physical Therapist$102,760 median · Much faster than average Occupational Therapist$100,330 median · Much faster than average Genetic Counselor$100,040 median · Much faster than average Dental Hygienist$98,100 median · Much faster than average Audiologist$95,780 median · Much faster than average Microbiologist$87,990 median · About average Epidemiologist$87,220 median · Much faster than average Respiratory Therapist$82,280 median · Much faster than average Environmental Scientist$82,220 median · About average Radiologic Technologist$80,110 median · About average Chiropractor$79,200 median · Much faster than average Zoologist / Wildlife Biologist$76,780 median · Slower than average Dietitian / Nutritionist$76,400 median · Faster than average Conservation Scientist$73,010 median · About average Forensic Science Technician$72,060 median · Much faster than average Public Health Specialist$64,070 median · Faster than average Medical Laboratory Scientist$62,930 median · Slower than average Medical Laboratory Technician$62,930 median · Slower than average Veterinary Technologist$47,380 median · Much faster than average

Frequently asked questions

What can you do with a Biology degree?

A Biology degree commonly leads to 31 careers we track, including Psychiatrist, Physician (Family Medicine), and Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Median pay across those roles runs from $47,380 to $281,870 a year (BLS).

How much do Biology majors make?

A major does not have its own salary. The 31 careers a Biology degree leads to have national median wages from $47,380 to $281,870 a year (BLS). Entry-level roles sit toward the bottom of that range and senior or graduate-level roles toward the top.

What jobs can a Biology major get?

Common roles include Psychiatrist, Physician (Family Medicine), Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and Dentist. Psychiatrist is among the higher-paying, at $281,870 median.

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Salary and job-growth figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET OnLine (median annual wages May 2025; employment projections 2024-2034). National figures; actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.