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About Aquatic Biology/Limnology

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting inland fresh waters such as lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, estuaries, and wetlands. Includes instruction in geology and hydrology; aquatic ecosystems; microbiology; mycology; botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; population biology and biodiversity; studies of specific species, phyla, and habitats; and applications to fields such as natural resources conservation, fisheries science, and biotechnology.

Of the 109 Aquatic Biology/Limnology degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 47% percent of whom are men and the other 53% percent are women. Did you know that California has more students being granted a degree in Aquatic Biology/Limnology than any other state in the US? In fact, California awarded 33 degrees last year! The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Aquatic Biology/Limnology is $42,090.

Popularity of Aquatic Biology/Limnology Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Aquatic Biology/Limnology degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Aquatic Biology/Limnology majors include Biological Scientists, All Other, Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary and Biological Technicians. But, something else to think about is how many job openings there currently is. Positions that are in high need that a degree in Aquatic Biology/Limnology can prepare you for are Biological Technicians, Biological Scientists, All Other and Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Aquatic Biology/Limnology majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Aquatic Biology/Limnology majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
109
Female Students
58 (53%)
Male Students
51 (46%)
White (86, 79%)
Hispanic or Latino (10, 9%)
Asian (5, 5%)
Two or more races (5, 5%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (2, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (1, 1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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