Biology Degree

The biology program at York College Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer biology degrees.

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York College Pennsylvania (YCP)

930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA

York College Pennsylvania provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in York, Pennsylvania and operated as a private institution. Nearly 5,600 students enroll at York College Pennsylvania per year.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1450 to 1720 for the SAT exam and in a range of 20 to 25 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to York College Pennsylvania. YCP has an acceptance rate of around 73% of which only 15% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found from the school site or by requesting an admission packet here.

The cost of tuition is around $17,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students, which costs approximately $5,500 annually. York College Pennsylvania may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for York College Pennsylvania is the "Spartans", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the YCP website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. YCP 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

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).