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General Contact
- School Code: 277200
- Phone: (212) 639-6835
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
81.62%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
86FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$11,119Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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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 New York colleges that offer science teacher degrees.
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Mercy College
1275 York Ave, New York, NY
Mercy College is a nonprofit private institution located in Dobbs Ferry, NY and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Mercy College has an annual student enrollment of nearly 11,000.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Social Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. This school admits about 60 percent of students applying. Of those applicants accepted, nearly 38 percent of students attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Undergraduate tuition is approximately $19,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Student housing is available for students and costs about $8,500 per year. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Mercy College Flyers participate in a number of athletic programs, overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)
- Lacrosse (NCAA Division II)
Students may visit the school's http://www.mercy.edu to view additional information.
Students Enrolled in the Science Teacher Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercy College offers a master's degree program in science teacher.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 3 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
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
Students who have completed the Science Teacher program at Mercy College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 480
- Average Annual Salary: $89400
- Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 290
- Average Annual Salary: $98160
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
- Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 150
- Average Annual Salary: $84460
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Mercy College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Mercy College may offer student services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
Mercy College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (East Coast Conference)
- Basketball (East Coast Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball