<p>How common is it to find a job after graduation with a major in Biology? It is the only major that interests me, but I'm worried about finding a job...</p>
<p>What kind of job do you want - teacher, lab assistant, forest service person? The level of the degree (BS, MS, PHD) in bio can make a difference if you want to get into research.</p>
<p>I would love to teach high school biology....but then, I would love to work in a lab (at St. Judes, for example)</p>
<p>I won't even attempt to provide a comprehensive list of prospective careers for Biology majors, but here are a few: Physicians, Medical Research, Physician Assistants, Nursing, Laboratory Specialist, Medical Equipment development, Medical Equipment Sales, Medical Equipment Technician, Forensic Specialist, Pharmacist, Pharmaceutical Research, Pharmaceutical Sales, Patent Attorney, Ecological Specialist (Government and/or Private), Nutritionist, Animal Studies, Plant Studies, Insect Studies, Water Quality Engineer, etc. And yes, Biology teachers too.</p>
<p>My D has a bio degree as do several of her friends.One is working on cancer research, one with a biochem degree is also doing research at a university( however to do your own original research you generally need a phd)
None of the others as far as I know are working in labs- ( you also may not be so interested when you are done)</p>
<p>But it is a pretty open ended degree.</p>
<p>There's always that old standby - coffee barista - though those jobs usually go to majors in philosophy and environmental studies. ;)</p>
<p>I haven't seen many biology majors with "Will Work for Food" signs.</p>
<p>If you get your hands dirty with a summer internship in biology or do research for a professor at your U while completing your biology degree, you will have a set of skills to offer to you future employer. Learn PCR techniques, blots, protein purification, etc. and biotech and hospital labs will want you. You can work for a couple of years, then take GREs and go back to grad school to get your PhD or Master's if you want (you'll make more money with an advanced degree). Graduate school in biological disciplines will not cost you much - your tuition will be covered by a resarch/teaching assistanship, and you will get a monthly stipend, too. I believe grad. students at UW are paid $1200/month or so.</p>
<p>*There's always that old standby - coffee barista - though those jobs usually go to majors in philosophy and environmental studies. *</p>
<p>Or they can get a job at Old Navy with their degree in Orissi dance- at least their college loans aren't as high as their coworkers with a classics degree from Colgate .</p>
<p>^^^ek lol What a shock for me after graduation when my first job was french fry girl at the boardwalk. I moonlighted though at The Gap :-)</p>
<p>You must have been a history major. ;)</p>
<p>There's hope! Eldest is 3/4 of the way to a bio degree and will spend the summer doing research with a prof. Already has a little lab exposure. Has thoughts towards at least a graduate degree, but probably not right away.</p>
<p>Painting houses would be the most likely fall back for this one!</p>
<p>mini :-) history and sociology...it was great I rock at Trivial Pursuit but I really was shocked at the lack of interest from potential employers.</p>
<p>OP Trust me Bio has way more applications! Get the lab experience, the specialized skills and the research experience and people will want you in entry level positions at graduation.</p>
<p>I can spot 'em a mile a way. (but only if the sign is big enough....:))</p>
<p>(My d. is just finishing up a double major in music/Italian studies - she's in training to become a Renaissance male, or for a spot in The Godfather-Part V.)</p>
<p>Good...I looked and there are a TON of research labs...</p>
<p>You might be interested in this. Good luck!</p>
<p>Amgen</a> Scholars</p>
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Make sure you pay attention to the salaries. Some lab positions don't pay very well.</p>