Biology Degree

The biology program at The Sage Colleges prepares students for careers as laboratory technicians, scientific company sales representatives, animal technicians, greenhouse curators, environmental consultants, and more. The program focuses on the basic program of biology or the biological sciences. Program courses include: general biology, genetics, molecular ecology, and natural history and biodiversity. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer biology degrees.

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The Sage Colleges

22 W 34th St, New York, NY

The Sage Colleges operates as a 4-year career college dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Troy. Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Psychology
• Health and Clinical Professions
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Education
• Visual and Performing Arts
• Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Social Sciences

In the previous year, over 810 students were awarded degrees with 58% of students who start the program continuing on to complete it. The Sage Colleges has listed at least fifty different programs available to students, with a Doctor's degree being the highest level offered. Below is a list of the more popular programs offered are:

• Psychology
• Nursing
• Business Administration
• Physical Therapy

To help support students, The Sage Colleges may provide support services like:

• Distance learning
• Remedial courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style employment
• Employment search assistance

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by The Sage Colleges for over eighty-five straight years. Please visit sage.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The Sage Colleges offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).