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A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.
Students who are passionate about Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography can study up to a Masters degree. Currently, 1,966 students earn a some level of degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in California than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is $42,090.
The highest paying job for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors is Biological Scientists, All Other. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography can prepare you for is Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary.
These are the highest paying careers for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors.
These are the careers in highest demand for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors.
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