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- School Code: 178500
- Phone: (574) 936-8898
- School Homepage
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
62.74%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
8FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$20,634Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Science Teacher Degree
Science teachers focus energy on understanding, processing, interpreting, and communicating science-based information. Depending on the teaching environment and school type, a science teacher may be required by the institution to perform specific types of research to help advance the field of study. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer science teacher degrees.
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Anderson University
9601 S. Union Road, Donaldson, IN
Anderson University is a nonprofit private institution located in Anderson, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school maintains a Church of God affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Anderson University exceeds 2,600 yearly.
Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Education
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at Anderson University. A score in a range of 910 to 1150 on the SAT, or 20 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 56% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 29% choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $27,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to determine cost. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $6,000. Students at Anderson University may qualify for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Anderson University Ravens participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.anderson.edu.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Science Teacher program at Anderson University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections (
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According to the BLS, agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, biological science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.2% from 2014 to 2024
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Career Outlook & Projections ()
According to the BLS, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Anderson University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Anderson University may provide services including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Anderson University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Track and Field (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Football (Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball