University of Dayton Biology Department

U.S. Department of Labor

The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information from the US Department of Labor. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.  Below is a list of biology-related career paths.  You can also search for specific career information from the OOH web site.

Chiropractors

 

Dentists

 

Dietitians and nutritionists

 

Occupational therapists

 

Optometrists

 

Pharmacists

 

Physical therapists

 

Physician assistants

 

Physicians and surgeons

 

Podiatrists

 

Recreational therapists

 

Registered nurses

 

Respiratory therapists

 

Speech-language pathologists and audiologists

 

Veterinarians

 

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

 

Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians

 

Dental hygienists

 

Diagnostic medical sonographers

 

Emergency medical technicians and paramedics

 

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

 

Medical records and health information technicians

 

Nuclear medicine technologists

 

Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians

 

Opticians, dispensing

 

Pharmacy technicians

 

Radiologic technologists and technicians

 

Surgical technologists

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