Biology
What are biology majors?
Biology majors are instructional programs that focus on the biological sciences and the non-clinical biomedical sciences. Coursework will prepare you for both research and professional careers as biologists and biomedical scientists.
How much do biology majors make?
| Biology majors | Average salarySalary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology and toxicology | $99,000 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | $90,000 |
| Zoology and entomology | $90,000 |
| Genetics | $85,000 |
| Microbiology | $85,000 |
| General biology | $80,000 |
| Physiology and pathology | $79,000 |
| Botany and plant physiology | $70,000 |
| Neuroscience and neurobiology | $65,000 |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | $59,000 |
Popular biology majors by degrees awarded
On average, around 132,600 students obtain a bachelor's degree or associate degree in all biology fields each year. In 2021, the most popular major within biology was general biology with 87,273 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and 8,569 students obtaining an associate degree. The least popular major was pharmacology and toxicology with 216 students obtaining a bachelor's degree and fewer than 5 students obtaining an associate degree. Overall, biology majors are some of the most common among undergraduate students.
