Liberal Arts& Sciences
Biology
Looking for a major in biology that has an excellent reputation for both research and instruction? With ESU, you will be a part of a program has a long history of excellent performance in natural history, fisheries & wildlife biology, ecology, and organismal biology. You also have the option in studying fungi, plants, invertebrates, parasites, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Choose a major where the faculty are committed to helping you to become a life-long learner, to helping you with career and educational opportunities after graduating from ESU, and, in general, to showing you the joys of exploring biology.
Salaries
- Starting Salary: Approx: $32,000*
- After 5 Years Experience: Approx: $42,000
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Quick Facts
- Not all instruction will be in the classroom. Both field and laboratory work will be emphasized. You will have the opportunity to participate in many field trips, which are an integral part of your learning and which will build upon the knowledge you gain in the classroom.
- Many habitats in which students do their work are located within a short distance of Emporia, such as the Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers and the Flint Hills.
- Students have access to the nearby 18,500 acre Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge and the 10,894 acre Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve.
Career Opportunities
- Agriculture
- Biotechnology
- Natural Resource Manager
- Fisheries Biologist
- Microbiologist
Major Requirements
- General Education Program: 48 hrs
- Biology Requirement: 45 hrs
- Physical Science & Math Requirement: 23-25 hrs
Concentrations in Biology
Clubs
- Biology Club
August 2008:www.payscale.com: Microbiologist