Biology Degree

The biology program at La Roche 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer biology degrees.

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La Roche College (LRC)

15200 Kutztown Rd, Kutztown, PA

La Roche College is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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. LRC has a yearly student enrollment of about a thousand.

Areas of study available at La Roche College include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions at La Roche College. A score in a range of 1240 to 1530 on the SAT, or 17 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 50% of all applicant were admitted at La Roche College, with 38% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $6,400. La Roche College may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at LRC through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

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

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.laroche.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Reading, PA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $88920

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).