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Best Careers for Life Science Interests

A more specific interest area within Investigative.

748 occupations, ranked by how strongly they match this interest type, per O*NET RIASEC data.

  1. 1Microbiologists$87,990
  2. 2Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$76,780
  3. 3Biochemists and Biophysicists$127,410
  4. 4Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$103,410
  5. 5Veterinarians$130,100
  6. 6Animal Scientists$68,940
  7. 7Soil and Plant Scientists$78,850
  8. 8Physicians, Pathologists$312,400
  9. 9Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers$109,370
  10. 10Epidemiologists$87,220
  11. 11Biological Technicians$57,510
  12. 12Neurologists$248,560
  13. 13Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$84,620
  14. 14Cardiologists$496,010
  15. 15Dermatologists$328,730
  16. 16Genetic Counselors$100,040
  17. 17Food Scientists and Technologists$88,720
  18. 18Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$98,700
  19. 19Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$94,980
  20. 20Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47,380
  21. 21General Internal Medicine Physicians$256,560
  22. 22Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary$101,420
  23. 23Natural Sciences Managers$167,220
  24. 24Obstetricians and Gynecologists$292,910
  25. 25Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric$300,080
  26. 26Agricultural Technicians$49,630
  27. 27Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$107,310
  28. 28Pediatricians, General$210,040
  29. 29Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,220
  30. 30Pharmacists$140,910
  31. 31Pediatric Surgeons$559,030
  32. 32Family Medicine Physicians$244,180
  33. 33Physician Assistants$135,880
  34. 34Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$358,550
  35. 35Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$352,220
  36. 36Conservation Scientists$73,010
  37. 37Forensic Science Technicians$72,060
  38. 38Food Science Technicians$52,130
  39. 39Dentists, General$170,950
  40. 40Nurse Practitioners$132,300
  41. 41Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$93,250
  42. 42Exercise Physiologists$59,460
  43. 43Optometrists$136,570
  44. 44Anesthesiologists$391,490
  45. 45Podiatrists$160,300
  46. 46Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80,250
  47. 47Radiologists$420,860
  48. 48Dietitians and Nutritionists$76,400
  49. 49Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,150
  50. 50Agricultural Engineers$98,590

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Source: O*NET 30.3 Database, Career Interest Types (RIASEC). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license.

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