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Career Options
For those majoring in biology, there are a number of lucrative career paths after college.
Want to learn more about potential career opportunities for your major? “What You Can Do with a Major In…?,” brought to you by the VMI Office of Career Services, provides an overview of a variety of occupation options. Enroll today in FOCUS 2 using the access code "keydet" to sign-up and start to explore your options after VMI.
Here are some examples of occupations that may interest you:
| OCCUPATION | US NATIONAL MEAN SALARY |
|---|---|
| Biologist | $77,830.00 |
| Botanist | $69,290.00 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $60,690.00 |
| Hazardous Waste Management Analyst | $75,360.00 |
| Medical Technologist | $62,440.00 |
| Microbiologist | $76,850.00 |
| Toxicologist | $95,000.00 |
| Water Pollution Control Inspector | $70,250.00 |
| Zoologist | $64,890.00 |
* Salary data provided by Focus2 and US Department of Labor (2022)
