Science Teacher Degree

Science teachers focus energy on understanding, processing, interpreting, and communicating science-based information. Depending on the teaching environment and school type, a science teacher may be required by the institution to perform specific types of research to help advance the field of study. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Greensboro College

201 Hwy 321 S, Dallas, NC

Greensboro College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Greensboro, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The United Methodist affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Around 1,200 students enroll at Greensboro College per year.

Students may select from several areas of study, including:

• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to Greensboro College. Scores between 17 to 23 on the ACT or 1220 to 1520 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. This school admits around 50% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, around 23% of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at greensboro.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $28,000 for the year, though it may change based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, and generally costs around $5,200 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Greensboro College Pride participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Greensboro College website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biological science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 220
  • Average Annual Salary: $65510

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Annual Salary: $89570

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).