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Marine Science in Florida

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Marine Science Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 14 students earned their Marine Science degrees in FL.

In terms of popularity, Marine Science is the 170th most popular major in the state out of a total 223 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Florida

Marine Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a marine science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine science majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 14.3%
  • White: 78.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.1%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Florida

25,560 people in the state and 431,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marine science.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in Florida

In this state, marine science grads earn an average of $61,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 2 colleges in Florida that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

Marine Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Geoscientists 22% $81,650
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Professors 16% $59,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Physical Scientists 11% $80,450
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marine science.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Sustainability Science 118
Computational Science 74
International Studies 73
Human Computer Interaction 73
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 58
Dispute Resolution 52
Interdisciplinary Studies 44
Systems Theory 29

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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