<p>What are some colleges that have great science departments and offer good biology programs especially in TX and also anywhere in the US? What jobs and occupations are available to those who graduate with a major in biology or environmental studies? I am interested in majoring in biology but don't like the idea of simply conducting tests and research. I know that many biologists work in labs, but are there other jobs that don't require sitting in a lab all day? When I think of biology, I think about the outdoors and being involved outside with nature, not lab work. I would rather be outdoors in the sun than being stuck inside a lab, so is biology major a good choice for me?</p>
<p>here's a major for you:</p>
<p>University of North Texas offers it.</p>
<p>You should keep in mind something- choosing a major isn't choosing a job. Although in some cases, if you didn't major in something you probably won't be able to do it (such as engineering, for example), most people major in something and then get a job in something either sort of related or not at all related to it. Search the internet for lists on "what can you do with a bio major?"</p>
<p>I'm not so sure about ecology, Griff. Ecology involves a fair amount of time in the field, but usually more time is spent in the lab: measuring samples, writing up reports, running tests, examining cores and cultures, etc. There's also the humdrum of applying for funding... :rolleyes:</p>
<p>I couldn't agree with DRab more about the difference between a major and a career, especially in a field as broad as biology. Botany and conservation biology are particularly good for "getting out into nature," and both have bright outlooks. Geology, although not in the realm of biology, is definitely a lot more fieldwork-oriented (many geology majors require field courses), so it might be something to consider. The same goes for oceanography, if that interests you. Many more specialized fields, like limnology and environmental toxicology, also spend a lot of time in the field. You definitely have plenty of options. :)</p>
<p>Thanks for the helpful input.</p>