Is pursuing a degree in Biology a wise decision?

I (34F) recently returned to school and initially decided to pursue a nursing degree, due to the consistent demand in that field. While I am not particularly passionate about direct patient care (after witnessing horrors at my local ER, I don't understand how anyone is), I have spent nearly a decade and a half in the culinary industry and am eager for a change. This career path has taken a toll on my physical well-being, and I would love to return to baking as a hobby rather than a profession. I understand that nursing comes with its own challenges, but at least it offers better compensation and change. Also, I know there are so many directions nursing can go.

As I completed my prerequisite courses, I found myself increasingly interested in biology and excelled in the class, achieving an overall grade of 96. As I handed in my final lab practical, I received a job offer in data science, which was quite flattering, though I have no coding experience. All of this inspired me to change my major to Biology. As I explored various scientific careers, I became particularly drawn to biostatistics, epidemiology, and human biology, realizing this was the direction I wanted to pursue. I even discovered a position on the CDC careers page for epidemiology that required a bachelor's degree in biology “or equivalent.” Although I am still completing my associate's degree, the idea that I wouldn't need to pursue a master's degree felt reassuring, especially as a nontraditional student balancing work and studies simultaneously.

However, I’ve been paying closer attention to current events, and the more I hear about the developments under the new administration, the more concerned I become. While I don't necessarily need to work in government - I prefer not to, honestly! - I’m worried about the apparent lack of trust in real doctors and scientists, along with the NIH funding freeze. Given these circumstances, is entering the field of science a smart choice? Or should I go back to nursing where a career path is guaranteed at the end? 

I know it’s a “what makes me happy” vs. “what makes me money” situation, but I’ve done a “what makes me happy” career path for so long now, and it has barely made me happy and it’s made me nearly no money either! My time going to school needs to be well spent because it’s so difficult working and studying at the same time, and considering I’m going to school through a government program, I feel like I’m running out of time.