Biological scientists, all other

SOC Code: 19-1029
Also known as:
Algologist, Astrobiologist, Bioanalyst, Bioassayist, Biologist
Median Annual Salary
$93,330
+1.2% growth (2024-2034)
5K
Openings/Year
64K
Current Jobs

What Biological scientists, all other Do

All biological scientists not listed separately.

💰 Salary

$93,330
Median annual wage (2024)

📈 Job Growth

+1.2%
As fast as average

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement

🚀 Annual Openings

5K
Projected average per year

Employment Projections (2024-2034)

Current Employment (2024)

63,700

Projected Employment (2034)

64,500

Related Careers

Data scientists

$112,590 • +33.5% growth

Biochemists and biophysicists

$103,650 • +5.8% growth

Biological scientists, all other

$93,330 • +1.2% growth

Top Skills Required

Science
Science
Reading Comprehension
Writing
Reading Comprehension

Daily Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Develop new software applications or customize existing applications to meet specific scientific project needs.
  • Communicate research results through conference presentations, scientific publications, or project reports.
  • Create novel computational approaches and analytical tools as required by research goals.
  • Consult with researchers to analyze problems, recommend technology-based solutions, or determine computational strategies.
  • Analyze large molecular datasets, such as raw microarray data, genomic sequence data, or proteomics data, for clinical or basic research purposes.
  • Keep abreast of new biochemistries, instrumentation, or software by reading scientific literature and attending professional conferences.
  • Develop data models and databases.
  • Compile data for use in activities, such as gene expression profiling, genome annotation, or structural bioinformatics.
  • Design and apply bioinformatics algorithms including unsupervised and supervised machine learning, dynamic programming, or graphic algorithms.
  • Manipulate publicly accessible, commercial, or proprietary genomic, proteomic, or post-genomic databases.

Technology & Tools

Amazon Web Services AWS software Apache Hadoop Bash C C# C++ Django Docker Extensible markup language XML Git

📚 Entry-Level Education

Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement

🎯 Recommended Education

Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level

Degree Programs for Biological scientists, all other

These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a biological scientists, all other:

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

89,827 degrees awarded • 1,646 colleges offer this program

Neuroscience

11,557 degrees awarded • 332 colleges offer this program

Nutrition Sciences

5,456 degrees awarded • 150 colleges offer this program

Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

4,612 degrees awarded • 135 colleges offer this program

Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

4,488 degrees awarded • 99 colleges offer this program

Biotechnology

3,869 degrees awarded • 178 colleges offer this program

Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

2,375 degrees awarded • 84 colleges offer this program

Human Biology

2,206 degrees awarded • 37 colleges offer this program

Biostatistics

1,546 degrees awarded • 91 colleges offer this program

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

1,482 degrees awarded • 96 colleges offer this program

Best Colleges for Becoming a Biological scientists, all other

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become biological scientists, all other.

# College Location Related Degrees Repit Grade
1 University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA 1,771 A+
2 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI 1,364 A+
3 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 1,864 A
4 University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA 1,773 A
5 The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX 1,273 A
6 University of California-Irvine Irvine, CA 1,216 A
7 University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA 1,121 A
8 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD 1,070 A
9 University of Georgia Athens, GA 1,002 A
10 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 985 A
11 Boston University Boston, MA 905 A
12 University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 842 A
13 New York University New York, NY 754 A
14 Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY 717 A
15 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 682 A
16 Cornell University Ithaca, NY 612 A
17 University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 599 A
18 Duke University Durham, NC 573 A
19 Harvard University Cambridge, MA 553 A
20 Yale University New Haven, CT 477 A

Want this ranking as a spreadsheet? Investor Pro+ members can export any Repit table to CSV. See plans →

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do biological scientists, all other make?
The median annual salary for biological scientists, all other is $93,330.
What education do biological scientists, all other need?
Most biological scientists, all other positions require a bachelor's degree. Common degree programs include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Neuroscience, Nutrition Sciences.
Is becoming a biological scientists, all other a good career choice?
Biological scientists, all other is projected to see +1.2% job growth from 2024 to 2034, which is about average for all occupations. With approximately 4,800 job openings expected annually, there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for biological scientists, all other?
Top colleges for aspiring biological scientists, all other include University of California-Los Angeles, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Florida, University of California-San Diego, The University of Texas at Austin. These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to biological scientists, all other?
Biological scientists, all other may also be known as: Algologist, Astrobiologist, Bioanalyst, Bioassayist, Biologist, Biomedical Scientist, Botanist, Bryologist, Collector of Aquarium Specimens, Embryologist, Etiologist, Morphologist, Mycologist, Olericulturist, Osteologist, Paleobotanist, Physiologist, Phytopathologist, Plant Etiologist, Plant Taxonomist. These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.