The knowledge gained from a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics of computer skills, linear algebra, calculus, mathematical reasoning and writing, and differential equations, as well as the BA fourth semester language requirement, provides a strong career foundation. BA graduates of the Life Sciences concentration acquire familiarity with probability, mathematical modeling for biology, matrix analysis, statistics, and stochastic processes; Life Sciences students must also minor in one of the biological sciences. This concentration is excellent preparation for work in biotechnology, clinical or laboratory research, or the pharmaceutical industry, or for graduate studies in mathematics, life sciences, epidemiology, or pharmacy. Some of the job titles listed below require an advanced degree.
Potential Career Areas:
- Research
- Modeling
- Disease monitoring
- Conservation
- Pharmaceutical development
- Data Analysis
Sample Employers:
- Government agencies
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Health departments
- Research institutes
- Clinical and laboratory trials
Sample Job Titles and National Salary Ranges:
| Job Title | Salary Range |
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Clinical Data Manager
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$39,100 - $72,800
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Statistical Assistant
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$22,600 - $34,500
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Biological Technician
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$24,900 - $39,000
|
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Epidemiologist
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$35,910 - $53,840
|
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Medical Technologist
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$34,660 - $69,260
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Environmental Economist
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$48,300 - $89,400
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Bioinformatics Scientist
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$34,300 - $95,130
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Drug Development Technician
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$37,840 - $87,500
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Operations Research Analyst
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$39,900 - $71,000
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Sources of Information: United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2010); DISCOVER (2011); Facts on File: Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center (2011).