Science Education (Secondary Biological Science)

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington ETPL
Do you have a passion for biology, heredity, evolution, ecology, and how the world around us works? If you find science interesting, you can help students develop a love for this subject as well! An online biology degree will prepare you to shape minds in the classroom and make a positive impact for students. WGU's online bachelor's in biology teaching degree will give you critical skills in general science, advanced biology, and valuable teaching methods that can improve student outcomes.WGU is proud to support the growth and purpose of STEM by helping over students earn STEM teaching degrees. This online education degree will prepare you for teacher licensure and give you critical skills so you can thrive in the classroom.

Financial information

Total tuition

$37,640.00

Total required fees

$0.00

Books and supplies

$1,865.00

Locations

Western Governors University (WGU) Washington, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

5 Years

Length of training

Bachelor

Award type

127

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

BS

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

High School Diploma

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Completion rate

34%

Employment rate

100%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$35.08

Typical (median) annual earnings

$58,496.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Education

88%

Other Industries

12%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
18
Completion rate
34%
Average number of students who completed each year
9
Gender
Male
34%
Female
66%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
2%
Black or African American
8%
Hispanic
15%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
2%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
4%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
40%
40 to 49
8%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
0%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
0%
Some college experience, but no degree
0%
Certificate or AA
63%
BA or higher
38%