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29.71%FINANCIAL AID RATE
88%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$33,531Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
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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 New York colleges that offer science teacher degrees.
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University of Rochester
Also known as RIT R.I.T.
1 Lomb Memorial Dr, Rochester, NY
University of Rochester is a nonprofit private institution located in Rochester, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Approximately nine thousand students are enrolled annually at University of Rochester.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Visual And Performing Arts
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most common test scores among students admitted to University of Rochester are between 28 to 32 on the ACT, or 1860 to 2140 on the SAT exam. University of Rochester admits around 40 percent of students applying. Of those students admitted, around 24 percent of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at enrollment.rochester.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $46,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is about $8,100 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
The mascot for University of Rochester is the "Yellow Jackets", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Science Teacher program at University of Rochester, 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 (
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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
- Rochester, NY
- Total Employment: 240
- Average Annual Salary: $101130
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
Salary & Wages
- Rochester, NY
- Total Employment: 70
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 you an idea of the candidates University of Rochester accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, University of Rochester may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Intercollegiate Athletics
University of Rochester is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (University Athletic Association)
- Basketball (University Athletic Association)
- Track and Field (University Athletic Association)
- Field Hockey
- Football (University Athletic Association)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Squash
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball