Top Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelors degree Programs - 2020

For all the 85,794 degrees granted in Biology/Biological Sciences, General annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 75,133 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 64% percent identify as women and 36% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Biology/Biological Sciences, General, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General is $41,850.

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75,133
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27,097
Total Females
48,036

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  • Total Bachelors degree

    75,133

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See where Biology/Biological Sciences, General is the most popular major in the U.S.
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Top Colleges for Biology/Biological Sciences, General

If you’re thinking about majoring in Biology/Biological Sciences, General, then you should look at these top colleges, including Swarthmore College, Carleton College and Wellesley College. Swarthmore College is our best ranked institution for a degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General with 35 students graduating with this major annually at the Bachelors degree level. Learn more about college options in the table below.

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Careers for Biology/Biological Sciences, General Majors

For Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, Molecular and Cellular Biologists and Natural Sciences Managers. Additionally, Biology/Biological Sciences, General graduates may land a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers for Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  1. Natural Sciences Managers   (Median Wage: $123,860)
  2. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary   (Median Wage: $82,550)
  3. Molecular and Cellular Biologists   (Median Wage: $79,590)
  4. Life Scientists, All Other   (Median Wage: $78,190)
  5. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education   (Median Wage: $60,320)

Most in Demand Careers for Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  1. Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  2. Molecular and Cellular Biologists
  3. Natural Sciences Managers
  4. Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  5. Life Scientists, All Other
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