<p>Quite a few science majors go on to get advanced degrees, but this is not for everybody. What is the job outlook for majors in math, bio, chem and physics who seek employment with only a bachelors degree?</p>
<p>Biology majors with only a bachelor’s (and who want to stay in science) can get jobs as laboratory technicians in academic labs or in biotech/pharmaceutical companies.</p>
<p>Still, many people use these jobs as an interlude between undergrad and grad school/med school – not many pursue long-term careers as laboratory technicians.</p>
<p>Math/Physics majors have a better outlook, especially if they go into industries that aren’t major-specific, such as consulting, financial services, tech and etc.</p>
<p>For the life sciences, you can jobs that molliebatmit mentioned but typically an advanced degree (PhD) is required for careers.</p>
<p>Do you perhaps know of anybody who obtained a job with a BS in math or physics? What kind of jobs would be related to those majors?</p>
<p>I’ve seen people go in a number of directions with a BS degree in in “math, bio, chem and physics”. Consulting and teaching school are at the top of the list. Is there something specific that you are looking to do?</p>
<p>No, not really. My daughter is interested in math and science. If she does not become a teacher, I was wondering if there were any job opportunities for those with a BS. Saying that you intend get a PhD and actually having what it takes to finish a doctoral degree are two different things. It seems to me that engineering offers more opportunities than sciences for those with a BS, so I was looking for some other input.</p>
<p>More specifically, what if she studies math with the intention of teaching but later decides that teaching is not right for her. What other job options would there be?</p>
<p>Besides teaching, a degree in math can help you to become an ACTUARY, because the actuarial exams are extremely mathematical. But the exam materials are still harder than undergrad-level math courses and also you need have financial knowledge so self-studying is very important. Some colleges actually have a degree called “actuarial science.” Actuaries are in demand and make decent pay while the job involves little stress I heard. </p>
<p>I believe most B.S in science go to med school or grad school to get an advanced degree for a better salary. I know someone who got MBA after B.S in chemistry and now makes more money than Ph.D’s in chemistry</p>
<p>Yep, another vote for actuary. That’s one way to make a good living off of Math. </p>
<p>I knew one person who double majored in Math/Statistics and is now a Physician.</p>
<p>Some Math majors go into Computer Programming/IT.</p>
<p>Engineering is a great (in the sense that there are a number of well-paying jobs) option for someone who likes math and sciences. I remember one woman who came back to school to get an Engineering degree after working for a couple of years with a B.S. in Physics. Engineering simply offered more job opportunities.</p>
<p>And getting back to the MBA option, that is sometimes offered to people who enter a company in a scientific position (like Chemistry or Engineering) and choose to follow a Management track. My wife went to school with some of them - and they are well-compensated.</p>
<p>If your daughter wants to major in math, then it would probably be fairly straightforward to double-major in CS. Job prospects, salary, etc. is excellent and has nowhere to go but up. Liking computers is not necessarily a prerequisite for being in CS; I don’t care too much for the actual hardware, or rather, I see the hardware through math-colored glasses.</p>
<p>It takes a special person to be a math/physics/cs major. Not many people can hack it.</p>
<p>I know I couldn’t do it! 
I wonder how much math in a BS is theoretical and proof-based? Is this stuff very difficult for the average person?</p>
<p>Don’t forget about law school. Become a patent lawyer (usually requires a specialization in a particular science field). I don’t know the job prospects per se, but it think it can be quite lucrative.</p>
<p>A good place to look are the websites of specific science departments (e.g. chemistry at State U, biology at Famous LAC). Often they list jobs and paths that those with their degree can and do take, answering the question “what can I do with a degree in X?”.</p>