Biology Degree

The biology program at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science 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 New York colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science

Also known as Paul Smith's College

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY

Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science is a nonprofit private school that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paul Smiths, NY, in a predominantly rural area. Approximately 1000 students enroll at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Paul Smith's College offers:

• Social Sciences
• Personal And Culinary Services
• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 1230 - 1560 for the SAT exam and between 18 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Paul Smith's College. Paul Smith's College has an acceptance rate of 79% of which only 39% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found at paulsmiths.edu.

Tuition is approximately $26,000 per year, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The price of on-campus housing is about $5,700 for the year. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students should visit the Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science website to see a complete list of areas of study, programs, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science offers a bachelor's degree program in biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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).