Human Biology
What you'll do in college
This major focuses on the human body, studying how our systems function, develop, and interact. Coursework spans anatomy, physiology, human genetics, immunology, and human evolution, blending biology with chemistry and physics. Expect intense laboratory sessions involving dissection, anatomical models, physiological testing, and microscopic analysis. Many pre-med students choose this major because it strongly aligns with medical school prerequisites and builds a foundational understanding of human health.
What you'll do after college
Grads frequently use this major as a launchpad for medical, dental, or physician assistant school. Those entering the workforce with a bachelor's degree work as clinical research coordinators, lab technicians, or health educators. The deep understanding of human physiology is essential for any advanced clinical or biomedical research career, and pay rises significantly with clinical licensure or advanced degrees.
Selectivity vs. earnings
By acceptance rate
By SAT median
Earnings by acceptance rate and institution category
Majors in this category
| Major | Colleges | Degrees ▼ | Male/Female | Intl | Earnings | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Biology | 223 | 11,972 | 30% / 70% | 3% | $67,384 | 96% |
| Biomedical Sciences | 145 | 6,243 | 33% / 67% | 3% | $66,517 | 96% |
| Human Biology | 31 | 2,689 | 25% / 75% | 3% | $66,690 | 96% |
| Physiology | 25 | 1,367 | 35% / 65% | 3% | $67,762 | 96% |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 22 | 901 | 22% / 78% | 2% | $69,326 | 95% |
| Integrative Physiology | 1 | 350 | 31% / 69% | 0% | $76,067 | 96% |
| Physiological Science | 1 | 225 | 24% / 76% | 2% | $67,380 | 96% |
| Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology | 1 | 50 | 36% / 64% | 4% | $88,656 | 91% |
| Toxicology | 6 | 45 | 40% / 60% | 9% | $72,477 | 97% |
| Human Physiology | 1 | 37 | 32% / 68% | 5% | $76,183 | 100% |
| Pathobiology | 1 | 31 | 23% / 77% | 3% | $80,636 | 100% |
| Anatomy | 2 | 21 | 14% / 86% | 10% | $65,874 | 91% |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Health Studies | 4 | 12 | 0% / 100% | 0% | $64,426 | 96% |
| Reproductive Biology | 1 | 1 | 100% / 0% | 0% | $78,932 |