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Biology field of degree. Employment: 3,524,740. Median annual wage: $71,000.

Biology field of degree. Employment: 3,524,740. Median annual wage: $71,000

Table 1. Biology degree, 2022.
Chart 1. Types of biology majors, 2022.
Chart 2. Employment distribution of workers with a biology degree, by occupational group, 2022.

Table 2. Top-employing occupations for workers with a biology degree.

Suggested citation:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Field of degree: Biology,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/biology/biology-field-of-degree.htm (visited October 14, 2024).

Last Modified Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024