Marine Science at University of Florida
If you plan to study Marine Science, you may want to check out the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 marine science graduations were recorded at University of Florida.
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Online Class Availability at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Marine Science graduates at University of Florida, by degree type.
Program-wide, Marine Science graduates at University of Florida are 74% women (28) and 26% men (10).
Marine Science Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 38 bachelor’s marine science degrees awarded at University of Florida, 74% were women (28) and 26% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Marine Science bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Marine Science Concentrations at University of Florida
The Marine Science program at University of Florida offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 38 |
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Science Graduates
Graduates of the Marine Science program at University of Florida pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Marine Science graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | $73,261 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $72,607 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.