Biologists
General Information
Description
Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
Industry areas
- Cross-industry
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$87,300
State-by-state Salary
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Master's degree 56%
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Bachelor's degree 32%
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Post baccalaureate 10%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
Related College Majors
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Biology
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Geography
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