Continue Job Market vs Masters vs Certification (and in what!?)

Scienceguy2014
Fri, 26 Dec 2014 00:58:26 +0000

hi all!
I am new to this but liked what I read so far! everyone seems to be very knowledgeable!

So my situation is that I got a BS in aquatic biology and a minor in stats. I am currently working as a toxicologist at a company. i am considering improving my resume/myself so that i can get higher paying positions/jobs. I would like to be making more than 70k when I am set into a job.

My interest fall in the realms of the aquatic sciences and stats but grew up around a lot of engineers. Which makes me feel I am falling short on cash due to their ( a lot) higher pay.

so my options (i feel) as follows:

A) I know the biotechnology company have a lot of opportunities and great pay but, its not something that gets me super excited (but due-able for sure). So i was considering getting certified at a community college or state school for that. It will cost SOME money and time but not too bad.

B) The job options I would go get a masters for are; hydrologist, environmental scientist/manager, fisheries science, biostatistician, toxicology (?) or open for other ideas. It will cost a fair amount of money and 2-3 years but I would walk out with a masters ( which I am not sure it is useful or not ).

C) Keep gaining job experiences and bounce around until I fall into a job with great pay/benefits.

D) go back to school to get a BA in stats or a degree in engineering.

I would love to hear feedback due to I feel lost
Thank you