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General Contact
- School Code: 184700
- Phone: (712) 279-5321
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
57.35%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$14,117Average 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 Iowa colleges that offer science teacher degrees.
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Buena Vista University
3303 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, IA
Buena Vista University provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and operated as a private institution. The school's Presbyterian Church affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Buena Vista University has an annual student enrollment of about 2,700.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Education
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Security And Protective Services
The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students at this school scored in a range of 20 to 25 on the ACT. 63% of students that apply are accepted to Buena Vista University, of which 36% choose to attend. Key information regarding admissions can be found by reaching out to BVU or by requesting information from our portal.
The cost of tuition is approximately $30,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's cost calculator to understand their cost of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $4,200. Some students at Buena Vista University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The Buena Vista University Beavers participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Sports available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Science Teacher program at Buena Vista 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 information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the candidates Buena Vista University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Buena Vista University may provide services to students like those listed below:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Buena Vista 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 (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Basketball (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Track and Field (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Football (Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conf)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports