Master’s Degrees in Marine Biology
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Education Levels of Biological Oceanography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 258 people earned their master's degree in biological oceanography. This earns it the #388 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological oceanography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 258 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 76 |
Earnings of Biological Oceanography Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological oceanography. About 74.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 67 |
| Women | 191 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological oceanography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 180 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 20 |
Most Popular Biological Oceanography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological oceanography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UCSD. About 75% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,580 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from U Miami. About 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,500 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,062 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from NUS Florida. About 80% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Coastal Carolina University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Coastal Carolina University. About 64% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Northeastern University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,715 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Northeastern. Of these students, 86% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,815 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Texas A&M College Station. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
University of Delaware comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,370 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,622 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UD. About 67% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,719 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UNCW. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 7th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Charleston. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from C of C.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nicholls State University. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Nicholls State University.
University of Southern Mississippi is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,340 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Southern Miss. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is William & Mary. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,434 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,516 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from William & Mary. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Montclair State University. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Montclair State. About 25% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jacksonville University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,293 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from JU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women.
The 14th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UH Manoa. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 16th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UPR Mayaguez. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Alaska Fairbanks. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,535 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UAF. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Florida Tech.
The 17th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UofSC.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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