Science Teacher Degree

Science teachers focus energy on understanding, processing, interpreting, and communicating science-based information. Depending on the teaching environment and school type, a science teacher may be required by the institution to perform specific types of research to help advance the field of study. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Marquette University

45 S National Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI

Marquette University is a nonprofit private institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and provides a large number of program options for students. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 12,000 students are enrolled per year at Marquette University.

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

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common test scores among students accepted to this school are between 24 to 29 on the ACT, or 1570 to 1910 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 57 percent of which only 16 percent decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $35,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,400 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.

The mascot for Marquette University is the "Golden Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students who would like to see more about this school may check out their website at http://www.marquette.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.0% from 2014 to 2024

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biological science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.2% from 2014 to 2024

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).