Career Pros Details

• Lots of opportunities. As we've already covered, the benefits of being a biologist are felt the most in this regard. Biology graduates are highly sought after as candidates for medical, dental, and veterinary schools.
• High salaries. Biology majors make an average salary of $60,000 per year, but $100,000 or more is common for medical workers with biology degrees. The average yearly salary for a biology major is $103,208. The entire field is experiencing salary growth — in one year, biology major salaries rose by close to 2%.
• Opportunities for world-class research. Most college biology programs participate in research projects that benefit society in the United States, and even all over the world.
• Learn important problem-solving skills. The skills taught throughout a biology curriculum have many real-world applications, making classes feel more fulfilling as you progress.

Career Cons Details

Remember, a con for one person might not be an issue for another. So before you keep reading, don't make your decision based on difficulty and instead base it on interest.

• Difficulty. The rewards of a biology major come with many challenges. Courses are considered among the most difficult compared to other majors.
• Limited personal time. Biology majors usually report a below-average amount of free time throughout their college experience.
• High tuition costs. A lot of biology majors graduate undergrad, then immediately enter a master's or doctorate program, so tuition costs can stack up before you start your career.

• Proven work experience as a Biologist or similar role
• Strong understanding of biology, chemistry and laboratory equipment and procedures
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Willingness to travel to locations to conduct research
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computers, especially scientific databases
• Relevant training and/or certification as a Biologist.