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Marine Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Marine Science at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Science, consider the program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is in Amherst, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 4 marine science degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Online Class Availability at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Online coursework is an option at University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Of 31,726 students, 3,511 (11%) studied exclusively online and 2,793 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Marine Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Marine Science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst are 75% women (3) and 25% men (1).

Marine Science Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Of the 2 doctoral marine science graduates at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).

University of Massachusetts-Amherst gender breakdown of Marine Science Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Science doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Marine Science majors at University of Massachusetts-Amherst

*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 Massachusetts-Amherst

This Marine Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Marine Sciences 4

Top-Paying Careers for Marine Science Graduates

Those who complete Marine Science program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Marine Science majors, 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

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