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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 Bachelors degree. Of the 30 students graduating with degrees at the Doctors degree research scholarship level in the US, 57% percent identify as women and 43% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Marine Sciences, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Marine Sciences is $47,533.
For Marine Sciences majors, some of the most in demand careers include Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, Natural Sciences Managers and Biological Scientists, All Other. Not only that, Marine Sciences graduates may find a top paying job, such as Physical Scientists, All Other or Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
These are the highest paying careers for Marine Sciences majors.
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