Biology Degree

The biology program at Warren Wilson College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Warren Wilson College

Also known as Warren Wilson, WWC

9101 Fayetteville Road, Raleigh, NC

Warren Wilson/WWC is a nonprofit private university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Swannanoa, North Carolina, in a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school.

WWC enrollment is considered small compared to many public universities around the country.  With around one thousand enrolled students, WWC offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Environmental Studies
• Creative Writing
• English
• Psychology
• History

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students admitted to Warren Wilson College earn an SAT score within the range of 1540 - 1880, or an ACT score in a range of 22 - 28. This school has an admissions rate of about 93% of which only 25% chose to attend.  Detailed admissions information WWC can be gathered by calling the school or by simply requesting information from this portal.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $29,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Students attending Warren Wilson/WWC may qualify for aid which is typically grants and loans.

Warren Wilson/WWC participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's Independent Southeast Region in Cross Country or Track & Field.

Students should visit the Warren Wilson College website to get a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Warren Wilson, WWC 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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $62.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $130460

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).