Biology Degree

The biology program at East Georgia College 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 Georgia colleges that offer biology degrees.

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East Georgia College

709 Mall Blvd, Savannah, GA

East Georgia College is celebrating 40 years of education and serving the community. The college is located in Swainsboro, Georgia. It focuses on offering education that transforms students and makes them understand global issues and their place in the global world we live. The college has three campuses with locations in Swainsboro, Statesboro, and Augusta.

 Critical thinking is the soul of one’s education at East Georgia State College. Our goal is to enable students to develop themselves as productive members of society who can think clearly and critically, understand and respect differences, and express themselves persuasively.

The college offers many outstanding programs of study. Programs are offered in Agriculture, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, English, Exercise and Health Sciences, Foreign Language, Forestry, Geology, History, pre-professional programs, psychology, and education.

East Georgia College offers an exciting study abroad program in San Luis, Costa Rica. Students have the chance to study and learn Spanish each summer. Studying in Costa Rica will give you the international experience needed to thrive in today’s global community. Plus you will come back with memories that will last a lifetime.

Athletics are an important part of any education. East Georgia State College provides individuals with the opportunity to develop physically, socially, and morally during their college experience which can include athletics. The college fields teams in baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, and softball.

Attending East Georgia State College is affordable. The annual tuition is currently $5500. Students who are studying part time pay $2775 per year for six to eight credits. It is important to note that students must be enrolled in six credits to be eligible for a loan.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. East Georgia College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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

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).