Career Prospects

Are you curious about what you can do with a science degree? At Marshall University’s College of Science, our programs prepare students for exciting careers in medicine, technology, research, the environment, and more. Whether you’re interested in solving real-world problems or exploring how the world works, there’s a path here for you. Click on a degree program below to explore the many possible career outcomes—and see how studying science at Marshall can help you turn your interests into a future.

Career Resources

Now that you’ve explored some of the possible career outcomes for our degree programs, you might be wondering how to take the next steps. Whether you’re just getting started or already have a direction in mind, there are helpful resources both on campus and online. From personalized support at Marshall’s Office of Career Education to online tools like 80,000 Hours, you’ll find guidance to help you build experience, make informed choices, and shape a career that fits your goals—and makes a difference in the world.

Office of Career Education

The Office of Career Education at Marshall University helps students combine their passion, strengths, and skills into a career that will bring both success and satisfaction. Services provided by Career Education are available to all students and alumni and are always free.

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80,000 Hours

You will have about 80,000 working hours in your career: 40 years x 50 weeks x 40 hours. If you want to have a positive impact with your life, your choice of career is probably your best opportunity to do that. 80,000 Hours provides research and support to help talented people move into careers that tackle the world’s most pressing problems.

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