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There are many career paths in biology, including scientist, educator, technician, and manager, to name a few. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment for biological technicians is expected to have a 10% increase between 2016 and 2026. Most career paths within the biology field require you to have a minimum degree of an associate. You develop skills and abilities that make you very marketable in a wide variety of jobs from conservation scientist to science educator.
Brooklyn College alumni with a degree in biology work in health care services, education, hospitals, research, and many more.
There is a lot of information available on LinkedIn, including profiles of more than 2,000 Brooklyn College alumni who graduated with a degree in biology. Join the Brooklyn College Alumni group and see where alumni are currently working, their skill sets, and their career progression. You can filter further based on employer, class year, etc.
Keep in mind, this list isn’t inclusive of all the opportunities available to biology students. Use the Magner Career Center resources to your advantage to find opportunities that align with your interests!
Here are some career guides and articles that share information on career options open to biology majors:
There are several different aspects of the biology field that affect the average salary, such as education level, industry type, experience, and location. State occupational employment and wage estimates for STEM fields are annually updated at Bureau of Labor Statistics. The best approach to determining possible salaries is to research them on websites like Indeed.com and Salary.com.
There are a number of resources on campus that will help you learn more about biology career options. Attend events and keep current on the resources available to you.
The Magner Career Center has a wealth of information on everything you need to get started in your career, help with résumés, an internships database, job fairs, etc.
To find all clubs and the latest events, search for the names of clubs and sign in to RSVP for the events you would like to attend.
The Learn How to Become website provides detailed information on licensure requirements for those interested in going into the biology field. It is important to note that licensure requirements often vary by state, so if you are interested in living in another state you will want to see their licensing requirements.
Occupational Network (O*NET) offers occupational statistics such as salaries and growth potential for all occupations. Additionally, you can search occupations by name or by your own interests, skills, abilities, etc.
Occupational Outlook Handbook gives you information on the training and education needed for the job, earning potential, expected job prospects, what you would be doing on the job, and what the working conditions are like.
The National Academy of Sciences and the American Institute of Biological Sciences, among many others, are membership opportunities that provide a search engine for careers in the field, internships, etc. The National Association of Biology Teachers also maintains an extensive list of professional organizations.
CUNY Meetups hosts various events throughout the semester that are open to all CUNY students and alumni.
