Biology MS graduates are well prepared for careers in academia or industry. Some of the positions available to students include the following, among others.
Graduates may also pursue careers in fields such as biotechnology, bioinnovation, medicine or pharmaceutics.
The College of Science and Technology Office of Student Professional Development offers assistance to students as they navigate the search for postgraduate positions and research opportunities. The college also hosts job fairs, networking events and workshops.
Learn more about the Office of Student Professional Development.
The College of Science and Technology job fairs, held each fall and spring semester, are open to undergraduate and master’s-level science and technology majors, as well as alumni of the college. Job fairs typically draw more than 60 employers, including Apex Life Science, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the city of Philadelphia’s Office of Innovation and Technology, Elsevier, Lockheed Martin, and the Wistar Institute.
The job fairs give you opportunities to
Learn more about the College of Science and Technology job fairs.
You can visit Temple University’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence. You’ll have access to
Career opportunities and mid-career salaries for the Biology MS may include the following examples.
Career | Median Salary* |
|---|---|
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,340.00 (2020) |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,520.00 (2020) |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,600.00 (2020) |
Biological Technicians | $46,340.00 (2020) |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,740.00 (2020) |
Forestry & Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $87,400.00 (2020) |
Geneticists | $85,290.00 (2020) |
Zoologists & Wildlife Biologists | $66,350.00 (2020) |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) as of March 22, 2022.