Biology Degrees for Military and Veterans

Associate Degree in Biology

An Associate Degree in Biology offers students an introduction to this field of study and its major subsets including:

• cellular biology
• molecular biology
• anatomy
• physiology
• ecology
• biological behavior
• evolution

An introductory biology program at will ideally offer a student-centered learning environment including hands-on experiences, career exploration, and core academic instruction. Upon graduation, students can choose to enter the workforce and/or pursue further education by earning a bachelor’s degree.

Jobs with an Associate Degree in Biology

• Ranch Worker - Attend to live farm, ranch, open range, or aquacultural animals. Duties may include feeding, watering, herding, grazing, milking, etc. May examine animals to detect diseases and injuries, assist in birth deliveries, administer medications, and maintain animal housing areas. Median Annual Salary: $36,000.
• Food Science Technician - Assist agricultural and food scientists. Agricultural and food science technicians work in laboratories, processing plants, farms and ranches, greenhouses, and offices. Median Annual Wage: $42,000.
• Environmental Science Technician - Monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution and contamination. Median Annual Wage: $47,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering a Biology Associate Degree

Allan Hancock College- Offers an Associate of Arts in Biology and an Associate of Science in Biology. Allan Hancock College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams . Allan Hancock College is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

College of the Redwoods- Offers an Associate Degree in Biology. College of the Redwoods has GI Bill approved programs and offers credit for military experience.

Moorpark College- Offers an Associate in Science in Biology. Moorpark College is a GI Bill® approved school and offers credit for military experience. Moorpark College is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance

Scottsdale Community College- Offers an Associate of Science in Biological Sciences. Scottsdale Community College has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Scottsdale Community College is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Bachelor’s in Biology

A Bachelor’s in Biology provides students with a breadth of knowledge within the biological sciences as well as core, essential academic skills. Upon graduation, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate effective content knowledge of biology.
• Demonstrate effective content knowledge of one or more biology subsets or specialties (zoology, marine biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, etc.)
• Demonstrate proficient research skills including experimentation, data gathering, and analysis.
• Demonstrate effective communication using common biology language, concepts, and models.

Biology majors also complete required courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, mathematics, physics and statistics.

After earning a Bachelor’s in Biology, many students choose to pursue employment in the field. There is also opportunity to continue one’s studies and earn a graduate degree. The biologist with a baccalaureate degree is well-prepared to enter graduate studies including professional programs of specialized study such as medicine, dentistry, medical technology, veterinary medicine, and pharmacy.

Jobs with a Bachelor’s in Biology

• Biological Technician - Help biological and medical scientists conduct laboratory tests and experiments. Median Annual Wage: $46,000.
• Research Assistant - Assist in laboratory, survey, and other research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist analysis, quality control, or data management. Median Annual Wage: $54,000.
• Forensic Science Technician - Aid criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence. Median Annual Wage: $61,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools and Yellow Ribbon Colleges with a Biology Bachelor’s Degree

Ready to start your Bachelor’s in Biology? Check out these programs at our partner schools:

Buena Vista University- Offers a Bachelor’s in Biology. Buena Vista University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Buena Vista University is a MyCAA approved school and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Buena Vista University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Lasell University- Offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Lasell University has GI Bill approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Lasell University is a Yellow Ribbon school and is approved for Tuition Assistance.

Lawrence Technological University- Offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Biology. Lawrence Technological University has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exams. Lawrence Technological University is a Yellow Ribbon school approved for Tuition Assistance.

Stetson University Deland- Offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Stetson is a GI Bill-approved school, offers credit for military experience, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. Stetson is a MyCAA approved school and Stetson participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of the Incarnate Word- Offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Biology. UIW has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams. UIW is a MyCAA-approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

University of North Georgia- Offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology. The University of North Georgia has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance. The University of North Georgia is a MyCAA-approved school, and the University of North Georgia participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Viterbo University- Offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Viterbo University has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Viterbo University is a MyCAA-approved school, and Viterbo University participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Master’s in Biology

Students pursuing a Master’s in Biology receive a broad and in-depth education in the fundamentals of biology from the molecular scale to the global scale. Students leave no stone unturned as they study the varied aspects of Biology including:

• genetics
• cell and molecular biology
• evolutionary biology
• ecology
• microbiology
• botany
• zoology
• physiology
• biotechnology
• infectious disease
• climate ecology

In graduate studies, students are expected to choose at least one specialty focus to become experts in. In addition, students at the graduate level will refine their skills in communication, research, analysis, and writing.

Jobs with a Master’s in Biology

• Biologist - Holding a Degree in Biology, may work in the field or in a laboratory. Median Annual Wage: $65,000.
• Wildlife Biologist - Study animals and other wildlife and how they interact with their ecosystems. Median Annual Wage: $66,000.
• Environmental Scientist - Use knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health. Median Annual Wage: $73,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering a Biology Master’s Degree

Ready to start your Master’s in Biology? Check out these great programs at our partner schools:

University of South Alabama- Offers a Master of Science in Biological Sciences. University of South Alabama has a GI Bill-approved program, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for the CLEP exam. The University of South Alabama is a MyCAA-approved school, is approved for Tuition Assistance, and participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.

Doctorate in Biology

Become an expert in the field of Biology! A Doctorate in Biology (PhD) is an ideal degree for those who would like to continue in academia, students wishing to become expert teachers, and those who have a passion for research in their chosen specialty.

Jobs with a Doctorate in Biology

• Biochemist- Study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes. Median Annual Salary: $94,000.
• Postsecondary Education Administrator - Oversee college and university student services, academics, and faculty research. Median Annual Salary: $98,000.
• Author - Develop written content for various types of media on topics related to Biology. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.
• Natural Sciences Manager - Supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. Median Annual Salary: $122,000.

GI Bill-approved Schools Offering a Biology Doctoral Degree

Ready to start your Doctorate in Biology? Check out these great programs at our partner schools:

University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg- Offers a Doctorate in Biological Sciences and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences. The University of Southern Mississippi has GI Bill-approved programs, offers credit for military experience, awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams, and is approved for Tuition Assistance . The University of Southern Mississippi is a Yellow Ribbon and MyCAA-approved school.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University- Offers a PhD in Biology and a Master of Science in Biology. Virginia Tech also offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an accelerated undergraduate to graduate Biology degree option. Virginia Tech is a GI Bill-approved school, offers credit for military experience, and awards credit for both the CLEP and DSST exams. Virginia Tech is approved for Tuition Assistance and participates in the Yellow Ribbon program.