Biology Degree

The biology program at Dean 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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Dean College

5 Middlesex Ave, Somerville, MA

Dean College is a nonprofit private institution located in Franklin, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Dean College has an annual student enrollment of nearly a thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Dean College offers:

• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Dean College earn an SAT score within the range of 1130 to 1450, or an ACT composite score between 15 to 20. An estimated 70% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 36% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at admissions.dean.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $34,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $9,100. Dean College may provide financial aid for students that qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students should take a look at the school's http://www.dean.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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