<p>I am a rising senior that definitely wants to major in a science related field. </p>
<p>Up until recently I was all set to major in biology.
However I have been discouraged by numerous people.</p>
<p>I have heard that biology offers no job opportunities, no high paying salaries, etc.
I do love biology as a subject and certainly excel in it more than any other class.</p>
<p>I have a few questions regarding differences in majors.
What is the difference between what is studied in molecular biology and general biology?
Does a major in molecular and cell biology not cover a lot of general biology? Just specializing in bacteria,viruses, cells, etc.</p>
<p>Also I am considering these majors:
computer science, biology, molecular/cell biology, environmental science, biochemistry, neurology</p>
<p>I am very passionate about biological science, environmental science, and I also love computers so I thought I'd throw that one in.
Please don't consider level of comfort/passion in terms of judging majors (truly love the idea of all of them)</p>
<p>1) I would like to know what the majors are like in terms of what I will study.
2) I would like to know which of those majors are the most difficult
3) I would like to know what are the job opportunities I will be possibly offered
4) I would like to know if any of those fields are more lucrative than others (I know money isn't everything but I cant ignore a need to support a family the best I can)
5) I would like to know if it would be wise to minor in one I do not major in (any complimenting majors for specific jobs)</p>
<p>I may consider pre-med, so a high GPA will be important I guess, but I only want to know jobs for those majors without professional school. If graduate school is a good option to offer up more opportunities and higher paying salaries then I'm more than willing to go.</p>
<p>Please help with any questions I have posed and every bit of guidance and information you can offer will be extremely appreciated.</p>