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 Nebraska colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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Union College – Lincoln

301 South 68th Street Place, Lincoln, NE

Union College, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lincoln, NE, the school resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Seventh Day Adventists affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 900 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Areas of study offered at Union College include:

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

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Union College. A score within the range of 870 to 1170 on the SAT, or 19 to 25 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Roughly 60% of all students that applied were admitted at Union College, with 24% of those accepted choosing to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $21,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.ucollege.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

• Lincoln, NE
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Annual Salary: $89450

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).