Biology Degree

The biology program at MacMurray 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 Illinois colleges that offer biology degrees.

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MacMurray College (Mac)

29 E. Madison, Chicago, IL

MacMurray College is a nonprofit private institution located in Jacksonville, IL and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mac, with only around 530 students enrolled, provides smaller class sizes and hands on instruction as part of its commitment to students.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. 71% of those students that apply are admitted to Mac, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at mac.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $22,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's net price calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The MacMurray College Highlanders participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

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

Contact information, financial aid information, programs, and more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.mac.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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 840
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $105950
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $65750
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $82.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $172060

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).