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![]() Washington State University Pullman, WA At Washington State University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more | 50 | 85% | 3 | 1,030 – 1,220 | $18,155 | $50,181 | ||
![]() Missouri State University-Springfield Springfield, MO Annually, Missouri State University-Springfield grants about 247 degrees to...view more | 43 | 91% | 2 | 1,010 – 1,220 | $17,104 | $51,236 |
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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules and the role of molecular constituents and mechanisms in supramolecular assemblies and cells. Includes instruction in such topics as molecular signaling and transduction, regulation of cell growth, enzyme substrates and mechanisms of enzyme action, DNA-protein interaction, and applications to fields such as biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and physiology.
Washington grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Molecular Biology of all US states with 3 degrees being granted last year. Students wanting to major in Molecular Biology can expect around 40% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 60% percent to be women. The majority students graduating in this field earn a Bachelors degree. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology is $45,500.
Some top careers related to Molecular Biology, include Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Natural Sciences Managers, both of which have many employment opportunities. Yet there are higher paying positions, such as Natural Sciences Managers. the most in-demand position for Molecular Biology majors is Biological Technicians.
These are the highest paying careers for Molecular Biology majors.
Career | Median Salary | Average Annual Job Openings | Employment 2022 | Employment 2032 | % Change | |
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Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists | $157,740 | 6,500 | 86,300 | 90,500 | 5% | |
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $100,890 | 7,500 | 119,000 | 130,700 | 10% | |
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists | $91,100 | 4,700 | 60,400 | 62,700 | 4% | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,920 | 5,600 | 62,400 | 67,700 | 9% | |
Biological Technicians | $51,430 | 10,600 | 81,400 | 85,300 | 5% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Molecular Biology majors.
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