Biology Degree

The biology program at Delaware Valley 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Delaware Valley College

901 S Media Line Rd, Media, PA

Delaware Valley College provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly two thousand students enroll at Delaware Valley College per year.

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

• Agriculture Operations
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1340 - 1660 on the SAT, or 20 - 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school has an admissions rate of around 74 percent of which only 35 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at delval.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that would like to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $5,400 annually. Some students at Delaware Valley College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The Delaware Valley College Aggies participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $81.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $169520
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $67.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $140610
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $93.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $194390

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).