Biology Degree

The biology program at Lake Erie 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 Ohio colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Lake Erie College (LEC)

3737 Southern Blvd, Kettering, OH

Lake Erie College provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Painesville, Ohio and operated as a private institution. Around a thousand students enroll at Lake Erie College yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs LEC offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to LEC have an SAT score between 1310 - 1710, or an ACT score in a range of 19 - 24. This school has an acceptance rate of around 89% of which only 24% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $4,500. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided as grants or student loans.

The LEC Storm participate in several athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students can take a look at the school's lec.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lake Erie 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).