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ACCEPTANCE RATE

15.83%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

66%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

10:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$37,676

Average 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 Michigan colleges that offer science teacher degrees.

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University of Notre Dame

3200 South Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI

University of Notre Dame is a nonprofit private institution located in Notre Dame, IN and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. University of Notre Dame has an annual student enrollment of about twelve thousand.

Areas of study available at University of Notre Dame include:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to University of Notre Dame achieve an SAT score in a range of 1340 - 1520, or an ACT composite score within the range of 32 - 34. Only 24% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the large number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information on admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. University of Notre Dame may provide financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Notre Dame Irish participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA organization. Available sports offered:

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

Students can visit the school's http://www.nd.edu to view additional information.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Science Teacher program at University of Notre Dame, 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

  • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
    • Total Employment: 30
    • Average Annual Salary: $83680

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may give an overview of the candidates University of Notre Dame accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, University of Notre Dame may provide student services like:

  • Online classes
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Assisting students to find work

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Notre Dame is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FBS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
  • Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference)
  • Track and Field (Atlantic Coast Conference)
  • Fencing
  • Football (Division I-A Independents)
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball