Biology Colleges & Universities

Biology: Turn Your Interest in the Natural World Into a Lucrative Career
Are you smitten with the world around you? Would you like to transform your passion for animals and the environment into a life-long vocation? If so, a degree in biology could be your gateway to a rewarding career in the life sciences.

Whether you're interested in a research-based position in a university or non-profit sector setting, or you would prefer to pursue private-sector opportunities, there are dozens of different types of biology degrees available to put you on the right career path.

Biology Degrees
If you want to enter the professional job market as soon as possible, there are a number of associate's-level biology degrees that can prepare you for an entry-level clinical lab position after only one to two years of study. On the other end of the spectrum, doctoral degrees in biology preparing you for top-tier research positions at universities or other institutions may require a decade or more of post-secondary education to complete.
Do you have a particular interest in a certain type of biological research? Popular areas of concentration within the field include:
  •   Cell biology
  •   Organism biology
  •   Human biology
  •   Microbiology
  •   Evolutionary biology
  •   Conservation biology and ecology
  •   Marine biology

Biology Careers
The most recent career outlook report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that opportunities for candidates with degrees in biology will be plentiful in the decades ahead. The most lucrative careers are likely to be private-industry positions in the burgeoning field of biotechnology. At the same time, the competition for coveted research positions at universities and affiliated institutions is expected to grow more intense. Although a significant proportion of the most lucrative opportunities will be reserved for candidates with doctoral degrees in biology, a growing number of entry-level jobs will likely be available to candidates with associate's or bachelor's degrees in the years to come.