Marine Sciences at University of Massachusetts Amherst
What traits are you looking for in a marine sciences school? To help you decide if University of Massachusetts Amherst is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's marine sciences program.UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 31,642 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Marine Sciences section at the bottom of this page.
UMass Amherst Marine Sciences Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Marine Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
UMass Amherst Marine Sciences Rankings
Careers That Marine Sciences Grads May Go Into
A degree in marine sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists | 1,950 | $82,580 |
| Geoscientists | 400 | $87,650 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | 350 | $87,950 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Lion Hirth under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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