Biology Degree

The biology program at Huntingdon 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 Alabama colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Huntingdon College

280 West Valley Ave, Birmingham, AL

Huntingdon College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Montgomery, Alabama, which is a predominantly urban area. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Huntingdon College per year.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Huntingdon College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Education

The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. The majority of students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 1306 - 1693, or an ACT composite score between 19 - 23. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 29% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at huntingdon.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of grants or student loans.

The Huntingdon College Hawks participate in a number of athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students may visit the Huntingdon College website to get a complete list of programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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

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).