Biology Degree

The biology program at The College of Idaho 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 Idaho colleges that offer biology degrees.

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The College of Idaho (C of I)

875 Perimeter Drive MS 2282, Moscow, ID

The College of Idaho is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Caldwell, ID, which is a predominantly suburban area. The College of Idaho has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand.

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

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• History
• Psychology

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Most common exam scores among students admitted to C of I are in the range of 22 - 27 for the ACT exam, or 1373 - 1828 for the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 70% of students applying annually. Of those admitted, nearly 30% registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at collegeofidaho.edu.

The cost of tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,100 per year. Students at The College of Idaho may be eligible for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.collegeofidaho.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. C of I 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).