Biology Degree

The biology program at Heritage University 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 Washington colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Heritage University

18336 Aurora Ave. North Suite 103, Shoreline, WA

Heritage University is a nonprofit private institution located in Toppenish, Washington and provides a large number of degree programs for students. About 1,300 students enroll at Heritage University per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Heritage University offers:

• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting any students that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at heritage.edu.

Tuition is approximately $17,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. This school may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at heritage.edu to learn more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Heritage University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $73.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $152380
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $57.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $120510

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).