Career Planning

Career Planning

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Careers in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology

The demand for professionals in bioinformatics and computational biology continues to grow across academia, industry, and healthcare. Graduates are highly sought after in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and personalized medicine. The interdisciplinary nature of the program ensures adaptability to emerging fields, with strong outcomes in job placement and research contributions.

What can you do with a graduate degree in bioinformatics and computational biology? 

Our graduates pursue careers in:

  1. Bioinformatician
  2. Computational Biologist
  3. Genomics Data Analyst
  4. Biotech Research Scientist
  5. Machine Learning Engineer (Biological Applications)
  6. Pharmaceutical Data Scientist
  7. Academic Researcher or Professor
  8. Clinical Informatics Specialist

We're proud of our alumni! 

Check out our program's alumni.

Bioinformatics and Computations Biology Alumni

Career planning and preparation

The Graduate College's Career Services can assist you with resumes, cover letters, and references; offer tools to provide feedback on formatting and content; and lead mock interviews to prepare you for upcoming interviews.

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Salary and job outlook

Bioinformatics and computational biology degree holders enjoy strong earning potential. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for computer and information research scientists in the United States in 2024 was over $140,000, with the highest 10% earning more than $232,000 per year. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for health information technologists and medical registrars in the United States in 2024 was over $67,000, with the highest 10% earning more than $112,000 per year. 

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