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Biologists

General Information

Description

Research or study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.

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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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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$52,000
$108,160
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Master's degree 56%
  • Bachelor's degree 32%
  • Post baccalaureate 10%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • 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.

Not sure what characteristics best describe you? Take the RIASEC Test.

Knowledge

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Geography

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