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 Maryland colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Mount St Mary’s University

Also known as Mount St. Mary's University

1700 East Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD

Mount St Mary's University is a nonprofit private institution located in Emmitsburg, MD and provides a large number of program options for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Mount St. Mary's University has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,100.

Areas of study offered at Mount St Mary's University include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Social Sciences
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1450 - 1760 for the SAT exam and between 19 - 23 on the ACT is common among students accepted to Mount St. Mary's University. This school admits about 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, around 17 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at msmary.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $35,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,700 annually. Mount St Mary's University may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Mount St Mary's University offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

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

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

Salary & Wages

• Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Annual Salary: $86350

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).