Biology Major Guide: Overview and ROEDU Opportunities 2026

The Biology 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.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Natural Sciences Managers
SOC: 11-9121
Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers
$161,180
100,870
N/A
N/A
Biological Scientists, All Other
SOC: 19-1029
Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other
$93,330
59,710
N/A
N/A
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
SOC: 19-1042
Occupation: Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
$100,590
156,300
N/A
N/A
Life Scientists, All Other
SOC: 19-1099
Occupation: Life Scientists, All Other
$87,800
7,320
N/A
N/A
Agricultural Technicians
SOC: 19-4012
Occupation: Agricultural Technicians
$46,790
14,340
N/A
N/A
Food Science Technicians
SOC: 19-4013
Occupation: Food Science Technicians
$49,430
14,200
N/A
N/A

Colleges offering Biology

Georgetown University

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$38k

Earnings

$88k

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$41k

Earnings

$80k

Fairfield University

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$48k

Earnings

$77k

Harvey Mudd College

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$43k

Earnings

$117k

University of Delaware

ROEDU™

999

Net Price

$18k

Earnings

$65k