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 Minnesota colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Martin Luther College (MLC)

1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN

Martin Luther College is a nonprofit private institution located in New Ulm, Minnesota and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. The higher teacher/student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, around 840 students, maintained by MLC.

Areas of study available at MLC include:

• Elementary Education
• Pre-Theology, Pre-Ministerial Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Early Childhood Education
• Education

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Most students at Martin Luther College scored between 22 - 28 on the ACT. MLC has an admissions rate of about 95 percent of which only 82 percent decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at mlc-wels.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $12,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Martin Luther College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Martin Luther College "Knights" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Students should visit the MLC website to get a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 380
  • Average Annual Salary: $64630

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

Salary & Wages

• Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Annual Salary: $92340

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