Marine Biology Degree

The marine biology degree program at Long Island University – C W Post Campus prepares students seeking a future in the field of biology pertaining to marine life, such as a marine mammalogist, ichthyologist, fishery biologist, and more. The marine biology degree program offers students a look at the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals that inhabit marine waters. Course instruction focuses on chemical, physical, and geological oceanography, marine paleoecology, ichthyology, as well as molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer marine biology degrees.

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Long Island University – C W Post Campus

1419 Salt Springs Rd, Syracuse, NY

Long Island University - C W Post Campus provides a variety of degree programs for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Brookville, NY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Long Island University - C W Post Campus is nearly 11,000 per year.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Library Science
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Very common scores among students accepted to this school are in the range of 19 to 24 for the ACT exam, or 1310 to 1620 on the SAT. This school accepts about 80 percent of applicants yearly. Of those applicants accepted, about 16 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at liu.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $8,200 annually. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Long Island University - C W Post Campus through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Sports available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.liu.edu.

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

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $55.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $114700

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).