The Bioinformatics major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Biology, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Biology, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Computer and Information Research Scientists SOC: 15-1221 Occupation: Computer and Information Research Scientists | $140,910 | 38,480 | N/A | N/A |
Computer Occupations, All Other SOC: 15-1299 Occupation: Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,970 | 439,380 | N/A | N/A |
Mathematicians SOC: 15-2021 Occupation: Mathematicians | $121,680 | 2,220 | N/A | N/A |
Statisticians SOC: 15-2041 Occupation: Statisticians | $103,300 | 29,800 | N/A | N/A |
Data Scientists SOC: 15-2051 Occupation: Data Scientists | $112,590 | 233,440 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $140,910 | 38,480 |
| 2023 | $145,080 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $136,620 | 33,780 |
| 2021 | $131,490 | 30,840 |
| 2020 | $126,830 | 30,220 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,970 | 439,380 |
| 2023 | $104,920 | 437,170 |
| 2022 | $98,740 | 416,320 |
| 2021 | $95,270 | 370,190 |
| 2020 | $92,870 | 362,580 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,680 | 2,220 |
| 2023 | $116,440 | 2,220 |
| 2022 | $112,110 | 2,070 |
| 2021 | $108,100 | 1,770 |
| 2020 | $110,860 | 2,460 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $103,300 | 29,800 |
| 2023 | $104,110 | 29,950 |
| 2022 | $98,920 | 30,780 |
| 2021 | $95,570 | 31,370 |
| 2020 | $92,270 | 38,860 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,590 | 233,440 |
| 2023 | $108,020 | 192,710 |
| 2022 | $103,500 | 159,630 |
| 2021 | $100,910 | 105,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,490 | 4,660 |
| 2023 | $70,620 | 4,320 |
| 2022 | $71,700 | 3,840 |
| 2021 | $62,460 | 3,970 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,590 | 156,300 |
| 2023 | $100,890 | 136,620 |
| 2022 | $99,930 | 110,550 |
| 2021 | $95,310 | 108,550 |
| 2020 | $91,510 | 126,110 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,000 | 76,190 |
| 2023 | $51,430 | 76,990 |
| 2022 | $49,650 | 73,710 |
| 2021 | $48,140 | 76,150 |
| 2020 | $46,340 | 80,640 |