Biology Degree

The biology program at Roxbury Community 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Roxbury Community College

235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA

About
Roxbury Community College, located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The school was founded in 1973 and provides a post-secondary opportunities for approximately 2,400 students annually. Like many Massachusetts two year institutions that maintain partnerships with four year institutions, RCC maintains a partnership with Eastern Nazarene College that allows for the pursuit of bachelor degrees on campus.

Academics
Roxbury Community College offers a variety of programs that assist students in pursuing transfer opportunities or career training education. Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that reflects the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with an education in a high demand field or industry that allows for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Science
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Roxbury Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who have graduated high school or are eighteen years of age or older. Interested students must supply a completed application, pay all fees, provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam. Prior to registration students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss programs and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roxbury Community College offers an associate'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

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).