<p>I feel like there are lots of job opportunities for bio majors, but it really depends on what you focus on when you get your degree. Sure, everyone takes the basic ecology, botany, genetics courses, etc., but you should set out with a goal in mind. If you want a job doing research, you should apply for undergrad research positions and then continue in graduate school. There is a ton of research opportunities for people who have a background in biology, but if you want the big bucks you need to have some experience and more than just a BS. Also maybe you should consider switching into a related major such as microbiology, genetics, neuroscience, biotechnology, biomedical sciences/engineering, or biochemistry. Find out what interests you the most and follow a path that is suitable to get a job in that field. There are plenty of positions for people who have a background in biology, but specialization is what’s needed to land a job more lucrative than being a teacher or lab assistant. Take for example two people who are applying for a position are a company that develops drugs. Both went to the same university. One majored in general biology and took a wide array of courses, but has no research experience. The other majored in biochemistry and spend their junior and senior year doing research and published their work. Who do you think is more qualified for the job? Who is more likely to be accepted into grad school or med school? </p>
<p>I strongly believe there are jobs available, but you really have to work for a specific goal to get somewhere in the huge field of biology.</p>