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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CUNY Brooklyn College

2155 University Avenue, Bronx, NY

CUNY Brooklyn College, a public institution, offers a large number of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Brooklyn, NY, the campus resides in an urban setting for students to study in. Around seventeen thousand students enroll at CUNY Brooklyn College annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs CUNY Brooklyn College offers:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. The majority of students at CUNY Brooklyn College scored between 1010 to 1190 on the SAT exam. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 30 percent of students who applied are admitted to the school.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay approximately $6,100 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $13,000 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as grants or student loans.

CUNY Brooklyn College offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Softball (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Science Teacher Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. CUNY Brooklyn College offers a master's degree program in science teacher.

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

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Annual Salary: $89400
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Annual Salary: $98160

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 150
  • Average Annual Salary: $84460

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).