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What Can I Do With A Bachelor's in Biology?

Natural Sciences Manager1

With a biology degree from University of the Cumberlands, you’ll have the solid scientific foundation you need to work in, and even manage, laboratories and scientific studies. The average median wage for Natural Sciences Managers is $137,900 per year with an expected growth rate of 6 percent by 2030.

High School Teacher2

With the right certification, you could teach high school biology. There is a growing need for qualified high school teachers, especially in scientific fields. High school teachers average a median salary of $61,820 a year, with a growth rate of 8 percent projected over most of the next decade.

Postsecondary Instructor3

You could also use your degree to teach at a college level, passing along what you’ve learned. With a median annual salary of $79,640, employment of post secondary teachers is projected to grow 12 percent over the next several years.

Careers

  • Natural Sciences Manager
  • Laboratory Manager
  • Biology Director
  • Clinical Researcher
  • Biology Teacher
  • Science Teacher
  • Molecular Biology Professor
  • Biology Professor
  • Biology Instructor

"$137,900" Median Annual Pay for Natural Sciences Managers1

1Natural Sciences Managers
2High School Teachers
3Postsecondary Teachers