Biology Degree

The biology program at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural 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 Florida colleges that offer biology degrees.

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC)

1201 W Main St, Inverness, FL

About
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, located in Tifton, Georgia, was founded in 1908 and was originally known as Second District A&M. The school went through several more name changes in subsequent years, including South Georgia A&M College in 1924, Georgia State College for Men in 1929, and finally Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in 1933 when the school became part of the newly formed University of System of Georgia. The school is named after Abraham Baldwin one of the original signers of the US Constitution fro Georgia and the first president of the University of Georgia.

Academics
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College was originally an associate degree granting institution but has expanded its role to provide bachelor degrees in studies to relating agriculture and business.The school still offers a large number of associate level programs that allow students to pursue transfer opportunities or career related education as part of the services offered by the school. Career programs allow students to receive an education in a high demand field and take between one and two years to complete.

Programs offered include:

• Horticulture
• Bookkeeping
• Education
• Nursing
• Liberal Arts

Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrollment at ABAC will have separate requirements for admission based on the course of study pursued and whether it is a bachelor's or associate's program. Individuals will supply an application, transcripts and test scores (if available) and must pay all associated fees. Participation in orientation and a meeting with a counselor is encouraged. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships and are awarded based on need as determined by the information provided by the student in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 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).