Biology Degree

The biology program at Felician 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 New Jersey colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Felician College (FDU)

1000 River Rd, Teaneck, NJ

Felician College is a nonprofit private school that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Lodi, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Approximately 2,200 students are enrolled yearly at Felician College.

Students can choose from many areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores within the range of 14 - 20 on the ACT or 1140 - 1480 on the SAT are recommended to increase the chance of admission. 81% of those students that apply are admitted to this school, of which 20 percent choose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $31,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Felician College "Golden Falcons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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

• 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).