Biology Degree

The biology program at Blue Mountain 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 Mississippi colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Blue Mountain College

1500 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS

Blue Mountain College, located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, was founded by confederate civil war general Mark P. Lowrey. Lowrey, a pastor, founded the school as a women's institute and the initial name given was the Blue Mountain Female Institute. Lowrey and his two daughters ran the institute, followed by Lowrey's two sons and grandson. Over time the school was given over to the Mississippi Baptist Convention, and in 2005 became a fully coeducational institution.

Academics

Blue Mountain College offers a variety of undergraduate programs for its students. The students are served by a highly qualified and dedicated faculty who work to assist students in any way possible to achieve academic, personal, professional and spiritual success.

Programs offered include:

• Biology
• Mathematics
• History
• Psychology
• Music
• Business Administration
• Biblical Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to enroll must submit an application along with application fee and housing deposit, all transcripts, ACT or SAT scores and immunization forms. The application will be reviewed when received and the applicant notified sometime after. Students in need of financial aid should contact the financial aid department for a review as well as complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The BMC Toppers participate in the TranSouth Athletic Conference through the NAIA.

Sports programs offered:

• Basketball
• Softball
• Baseball
• Golf

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Blue Mountain College 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

• Jackson, MS
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.52
  • Average Annual Salary: $88450

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).