Biology at Carthage

Biological Sciences include the study of life from the simplest forms of plants and animals to the highly complex structure of the human being. It includes the study of organisms are structured as well as how they function and relate to each other. The biology curriculum prepares students for graduate study, academic and industrial research positions, secondary education, quality assurance, forensic science, environmental and conservation, as well as entry into medical, veterinary, dental, and other professional schools.

The Future for Biologists

A Biology major is excellent training for a variety of careers. Biology majors nationwide reported an average starting salary of $32,000 in 2002. Median earnings of biological scientists were over $46,000 in 1998. The average salary for physicians is approximately $200,000. Recent Carthage graduates are employed locally by Abbott Laboratories, Johnson Wax, the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Kenosha Unified School District.