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ACCEPTANCE RATE

92.24%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

99%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

8

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$22,490

Average 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 Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus 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 Jersey colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus (FDU)

1126 Morris Ave, Union, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Teaneck, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Over 9,100 students enroll at FDU annually.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Public Administration And Social Services

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. The majority of students at FDU scored within the range of 1310 to 1610 on the SAT. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Fairleigh Dickinson University - Metropolitan Campus, with 23% of those accepted choosing to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $36,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $8,800. FDU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

This school offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Fencing (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students may visit the FDU website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus has offered the following academic levels for students:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

 Graduates
Bachelor's Degree24
Master's Degree7

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male11
Female20

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Asian4
Black5
Hispanic9
White7
Multiple Races1
Non Resident Alien5

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 FDU, 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 admissions information below may give you an idea of the candidates FDU 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
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      Academics & Student Services

      Student Services

      To help students and recent graduates, Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan Campus may provide services like those listed below:

      • Online course work available
      • Night and weekend classes available
      • Remedial courses
      • Academic counseling for students
      • Work study style employment

      Intercollegiate Athletics

      FDU is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

      • Baseball (Northeast Conference)
      • Basketball (Northeast Conference)
      • Track and Field (Northeast Conference)
      • Fencing
      • Golf
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Tennis
      • Volleyball
      • Bowling