I strongly recommend people go to school for something they find interesting, but since I don’t think it’s commonly known information, I would like to note that salaries for biologists are lower than for other scientists. Lots more people graduate with PhDs in biology than PhDs in physics which really drives down the salaries for biologists that don’t have tenure. Though if you plan on going to professional school (medical school, business school, etc.), a molecular biology degree is a good thing to have if you enjoy molecular biology. Again, I really think people should go to school for something they like, but if you want to make a lot of money, don’t become a researching biologist. Biology researchers with MD’s do a lot better financially.
I strongly recommend people go to school for something they find interesting, but since I don’t think it’s commonly known information, I would like to note that salaries for biologists are lower than for other scientists. Lots more people graduate with PhDs in biology than PhDs in physics which really drives down the salaries for biologists that don’t have tenure. Though if you plan on going to professional school (medical school, business school, etc.), a molecular biology degree is a good thing to have if you enjoy molecular biology. Again, I really think people should go to school for something they like, but if you want to make a lot of money, don’t become a researching biologist. Biology researchers with MD’s do a lot better financially.
I know it’s been over a year, but thanks :)