Compare Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary & Biologists District Of Columbia

Comparison Biological Science Teachers,... Biologists
Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary $99,200
Biologists $108,200

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.

Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Very Low
Programming Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biologists
Biologists
Medium

Programming
Writing computer programs.

Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Very Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biologists
Biologists
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biologists
Biologists
Medium

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Biologists
Biologists

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Biologists
Biologists

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

1 related certifications

Certification for Biologists
Biologists

3 related certifications

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