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Within Sciences, 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 Sciences, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers SOC: 11-9013 Occupation: Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | $87,980 | 5,910 | N/A | N/A |
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Animal Scientists SOC: 19-1011 Occupation: Animal Scientists | $79,120 | 2,470 | N/A | N/A |
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other SOC: 19-3099 Occupation: Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $100,340 | 36,970 | N/A | N/A |
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Animal Trainers SOC: 39-2011 Occupation: Animal Trainers | $38,750 | 20,110 | 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 | $87,980 | 5,910 |
| 2023 | $83,770 | 6,150 |
| 2022 | $75,760 | 6,250 |
| 2021 | $73,060 | 5,220 |
| 2020 | $68,090 | 5,670 |
| 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 | $79,120 | 2,470 |
| 2023 | $70,140 | 2,460 |
| 2022 | $69,390 | 2,520 |
| 2021 | $65,090 | 2,790 |
| 2020 | $63,490 | 2,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,340 | 36,970 |
| 2023 | $95,890 | 35,210 |
| 2022 | $88,900 | 33,210 |
| 2021 | $84,430 | 34,330 |
| 2020 | $87,260 | 34,570 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,750 | 20,110 |
| 2023 | $38,810 | 19,240 |
| 2022 | $35,620 | 17,710 |
| 2021 | $31,280 | 15,840 |
| 2020 | $31,520 | 14,880 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,470 | 277,300 |
| 2023 | $31,200 | 268,830 |
| 2022 | $29,530 | 256,670 |
| 2021 | $28,600 | 225,680 |
| 2020 | $26,080 | 193,660 |