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Biologist

Career advancement roadmap

Your path to the next level

Bachelor's degree → entry role → credentials → graduate path → mid-level → senior-level.

  1. Recommended bachelor's path
    Biology
    Science
    Your academic foundation
  2. Entry-level role
    No entry-level role mapped yet.
  3. Credentials that advance you
    ASCP Certification
    Professional
  4. Graduate paths worth considering
    MS Biomedical Science
    Healthcare
  5. Mid-level roleYou are here
    Biologist
    Mid
    3-7 years • $95K – $135K
  6. Senior-level role
    No senior-level role mapped yet.

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Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

Career ladder

How the climb looks

You're at the top of the Biologist Ladder.
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$95K
Typical mid
$115K
Top of range
$135K
$95K$135K
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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Professional
Recommended
ASCP Certification
Professional
Professional
Recommended
Clinical Research Certification
Professional
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Healthcare
Recommended
MS Biomedical Science
Life Sciences
Recommended
MS Biology
Life Sciences
Recommended
MS Biotechnology

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