Marine Sciences

A program that focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. Includes instruction in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.

For all the 356 degrees awarded in Marine Sciences per year, the majority of them are Masters degree. Of the 26 students graduating with degrees at the Associates degree level in the US, 42% percent identify as women and 58% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Marine Sciences, Federated States of Micronesia has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Marine Sciences is $47,533.