Developmental Biology and Embryology

Types of Degrees Developmental Biology and Embryology Majors Are Getting

The following table lists how many developmental biology & embryology graduations there were for each degree level during the last year for which data was available.

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	31
Doctor’s Degree	28
Master’s Degree	11
Graduate Certificate	2

What Developmental Biology and Embryology Majors Need to Know

In an O*NET survey, developmental biology and embryology majors were asked to rate what knowledge areas, skills, and abilities were important in their occupations. These answers were weighted on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the most important.

Knowledge Areas for Developmental Biology and Embryology Majors

According to O*NET survey takers, a major in developmental biology and embryology should prepare you for careers in which you will need to be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• Biology - Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
• Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Skills for Developmental Biology and Embryology Majors

The following list of skills has been highlighted as some of the most essential for careers related to developmental biology and embryology:

• Science - Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities for Developmental Biology and Embryology Majors

Developmental Biology and Embryology majors often go into careers where the following abilities are vital:

• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Inductive Reasoning - The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

What Can You Do With a Developmental Biology and Embryology Major?

People with a developmental biology and embryology degree often go into the following careers:

Job Title	Job Growth Rate	Median Salary
Molecular and Cellular Biologists	8.0%	$79,590

Who Is Getting a Bachelor’s Degree in Developmental Biology and Embryology?

The major attracts more women than men. About 58% of the recent graduates in this field are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the countrywide level, the racial-ethnic distribution of developmental biology and embryology majors is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	4
Black or African American	7
Hispanic or Latino	8
White	8
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

Geographic Diversity

Americans aren’t the only ones with an interest in Developmental Biology and Embryology. About 6.5% of those with this major are international students.

Amount of Education Required for Careers Related to Developmental Biology and Embryology

Some degrees associated with developmental biology and embryology may require an advanced degree, while others may not even require a bachelor’s in the field. In general, the more advanced your degree the more career options will open up to you. However, there is significant time and money that needs to be invested into your education so weigh the pros and cons.

Find out what the typical degree level is for developmental biology and embryology careers below.

Education Level	Percentage of Workers
Less than a High School Diploma	4.4%
Bachelor’s Degree	30.4%
Master’s Degree	13.0%
Doctoral Degree	21.7%
Post-Doctoral Training	30.4%

Online Developmental Biology and Embryology Programs

The following table lists the number of programs by degree level, along with how many schools offered online courses in the field.

Degree Level	Colleges Offering Programs	Colleges Offering Online Classes
Certificate (Less Than 1 Year)	0	0
Certificate (1-2 years)	0	0
Certificate (2-4 Years)	0	0
Associate’s Degree	0	0
Bachelor’s Degree	1	0
Post-Baccalaureate	0	0
Master’s Degree	7	0
Post-Master’s	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Research)	10	0
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	0	0
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	0	0

Majors Related to Developmental Biology and Embryology

You may also be interested in one of the following majors related to developmental biology and embryology.

Major	Number of Grads
Cell/Cellular & Molecular Biology	4,362
Anatomy	875
Cell/Cellular Biology & Histology	510
Other Cell/Cellular Biology & Anatomical Sciences	282
Cell Biology & Anatomy	173

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• College Scorecard
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers First Quarter 2020
• Image Credit: By Kelvin Song under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.