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A program that focuses on computational theoretical approaches to understanding biological systems, including computational models of biological processes, computational management of large-scale projects, database development and data-algorithm development, and high-performance computing, as well as statistical and mathematical analyses.
Alabama grants the most Postbaccalaureate certificates in Computational Biology of all US states with 3 degrees being granted last year. Students interested in Computational Biology can expect about 67% percent of their fellow classmates to be men and 33% percent to be women. Most students graduating in this field earn a Masters degree. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Computational Biology is $42,090.
For Computational Biology majors, some of the most in demand careers include Computer Occupations, All Other, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Technicians. Additionally, Computational Biology graduates may find a high salary job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Computer Occupations, All Other.
These are the highest paying careers for Computational 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 | $112,490 | 20 | 220 | 230 | 5% | |
Computer Occupations, All Other Web Administrators Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians Document Management Specialists Penetration Testers Information Security Engineers Digital Forensics Analysts Blockchain Engineers Computer Systems Engineers/Architects Information Technology Project Managers | $96,620 | 190 | 2,290 | 2,380 | 4% | |
Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists | $82,910 | 20 | 190 | 190 | 0% | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,910 | 100 | 1,140 | 1,160 | 2% | |
Biological Technicians | $42,720 | 50 | 390 | 400 | 3% | |
Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other Bioinformatics Technicians | $37,820 | 0 | 40 | 40 | 0% |
These are the careers in highest demand for Computational Biology majors.
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