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$77K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
60K+
Total Jobs
Study living organisms and their relationship to the environment. Research the basic principles of plant and animal life, including origin, relationships, development, anatomy, and biological function.
$47K
Starting
$77K
Average
$108K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Typically 4 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Science & Research
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$47K–$108K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
60K
in 2024
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 60K to 63K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
No generic Biologist SOC. Mapped to 19-1029 Biological Scientists, All Other (mean $100,440). Specialty paths: research → 19-1042 Med Sci; microbiology → 19-1022; marine/wildlife → 19-1023.