Biotechnology Degree

The study of biotechnology works to advance living organisms or specific components within a living organism to create useful applications and products. Evidence of biotechnology innovations can readily be found in pharmaceutical advancements, pest resistant crops, discovering new bacterial strains, combating rare diseases, industrial engineering advances, improving crop yield, reducing carbon emissions, innovating new biofuels, producing renewable biomass, reducing fossil fuel emission, improving water efficiency in everyday tasks, and food production free of allergens. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer biotechnology degrees.

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Saint Peter’s College

Also known as Saint Peter's

601 Hamilton Ave, Trenton, NJ

Saint Peters is a nonprofit private school that has many degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Jersey City, New Jersey, in a predominantly suburban area. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Saint Peters is nearly 3,000 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Saint Peter's College offers:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the ACT or SAT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to this school. Scores between 17 to 21 on the ACT or 1253 to 1560 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Saint Peters has an admissions rate of 67 percent of which only 23 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at spc.edu.

Tuition is approximately $33,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. The cost of on-campus housing is around $8,600 annually. Saint Peter's College may provide financial aid for students who are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Saint Peter's College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

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

Students should take a look at the school's spc.edu to view additional information.

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

• Trenton, NJ
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $74.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $155690

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, molecular and cellular biologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.4% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Trenton, NJ
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $85790

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