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- School Code: 271300
- Phone: (718) 327-7600
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
77.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
15:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
12FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,655Average 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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Biology Degree
The biology program at Dominican College of Blauvelt 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 New York colleges that offer biology degrees.
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Dominican College of Blauvelt
Also known as Dominican College
802 Hicksville Rd, Far Rockaway, NY
Dominican provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Orangeburg, NY and operated as a private institution. Dominican has a yearly student enrollment of around two thousand.
Students can select from many areas of study, including:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- English Language And Literature
Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at this school. A score within the range of 1180 - 1470 on the SAT, or 18 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 31% choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $25,000 annually, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Dominican College of Blauvelt may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Dominican has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Golf (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
Students who wish to view more about Dominican can check out their website at http://www.dc.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Biology Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dominican College offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Black | 1 |
Hispanic | 8 |
White | 5 |
Multiple Races | 1 |
Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Biology program at Dominican College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 280
- Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
- Average Annual Salary: $165590
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
- Average Annual Salary: $199960
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).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Dominican College of Blauvelt accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Dominican College of Blauvelt may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online classes
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Dominican College of Blauvelt is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Basketball (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball