Biology Degree

The biology program at United States Military Academy 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 New York colleges that offer biology degrees.

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United States Military Academy (West Point)

300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY

United States Military Academy provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in West Point, New York and publically funded. Enrollment at United States Military Academy is nearly 4,700 annually.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Engineering
• Engineering Technology
• Social Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores within the range of 1700 to 2030 for the SAT exam and between 25 to 31 on the ACT is typical among students accepted to United States Military Academy. Only 11 percent of applicants are admitted to the school due to the high volume of applicants for the limited enrollment spots. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA.

To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.westpoint.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 280
  • Average Hourly Rate: $79.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $165590
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $96.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $199960

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).