Biology Degree

The biology program at Bethany Lutheran 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 Minnesota colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)

1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, MN

Bethany Lutheran College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, approximately 600 students, maintained by BLC.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs BLC offers:

• Communication, General
• Business Administration
• Psychology
• Biology
• Music

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 - 27 on the ACT exam. 84% of those who apply are accepted to Bethany Lutheran College, of which 43% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,500 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The Bethany Lutheran College "Vikings" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.blc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. BLC 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

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).