Hello All,
Of one thing I am sure, and that is I want to go to college. After that point, the road is less clear. Which college and what to study have been pestering me for the last two years. One major that intrigues me is neuroscience.
I found three jobs related to a degree in neuroscience (all of the really serious ones require a Ph.D.). The three jobs are: neurologist (nervous system doctor), neurobiologist (research scientist), and neuropsychologist (diagnosis and treatment of neuropsychological disorders). To be completely honest, I really don't know a whole lot about any of these jobs, but after some research, here's what I found:
Neurologist - Neurologist make by far the most money of the three jobs that I found, with an average of $187,400 a year before taxes. States where being a neurologist is most lucrative are Minnesota, Indiana, Georgia, New Hampshire, and Nevada. In those states, the professional can make up to 17% more (than the average). This profession requires an M.D.
Neuroscientist/Neurobiologist - This profession is more in the research area and while it doesn't exactly require a Ph.D., it is widely accepted that you need one to stay competitive. On average, neurobiologists make $148,000 per year before taxes. These jobs are everywhere, mostly hospitals, research labs, and public sector. I couldn't find any data on geographic range as far as salary goes for neurobiology, probably because it is such a new field.
Neuropsychologist - Neuropsychologists bridge the gap between neurologists and psychologists. They make the least money of the three professions with an average of $89,000 per year before taxes. The highest paying states for neuropsychologists are Arizona, New Hampshire, California, D.C., and Connecticut, where they can make up to 13% more than the average.
All of the above jobs are serious scientific careers that require dedicated, motivated, and intelligent people. Especially because every one requires a doctorate (this alone ensures that they are persistent, given the many years it takes to achieve this educational level). Now, you may be thinking 'but Gavin, why are you doing a business internship while looking at this type of college career?' Well my curious friend, the answer is: I really have no clue what my future holds, and all of this is speculative. I am reaching out to do a variety of things to see what I would like to make of my future. I continue to look for my calling.
It's great that you are thinking head and exploring your options now. I've often heard that college is a great place for exploration, but it can't be a bad thing to start thinking about it now. It's great that you have such high aspirations and I know that you can achieve whichever goal you choose. Have you considered any similar options, like psychology? All of the jobs you choose seem to require some hard work, but with a large reward when you actually start working.
ReplyDeleteIt's always good to look at your options and see what best suits you as an employee and to become someone. I like that you aim for the big prizes and have your goals set up to exceed high expectations all of these choices seem to me that you may need to stay on top of your work. You can do anything you set your mind to
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