Biologists

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Biologists does

Biologists study living organisms and their environments, conducting research on cells, animals, plants, and ecosystems. They work in labs, field sites, and universities to answer fundamental questions about life and solve real-world problems.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a master's degree. About 6 years (bachelor's + ~2-year master's).

Estimated cost of that path: ~$70,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr