Careers in Biology

Outcomes

  • Roughly half of Bethel biology and natural science majors earn a Ph.D. or an M.D. degree.
  • Nearly all (85 percent in a recent survey) Bethel biology majors find employment in a biology-related career.

Post-graduate careers include:

  • medicine
  • physical therapy
  • dentistry
  • veterinary medicine
  • biomedical research
  • conservation/environmental work
  • high school science teaching
  • college/university professor

Notable Alumni

Aaron Topham – ’14

Aaron took a different turn with his career after obtaining a biology degree from Bethel. Topham currently works as an exceptions accountant for Koch Industries in Wichita.

Rodger Nugent – ’04

Roger has put his liberal arts education to work as the founder and owner of a set of computer repair stores in the Harvey County area.