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Doctor's Degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography

Doctor’s Degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography

109 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 26 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and 12% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 31.2% of chemical & physical oceanography graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 109 people earned their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. This earns it the #140 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemical & physical oceanography at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 175
Doctor’s Degree 109

Earnings of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for chemical & physical oceanography majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for chemical & physical oceanography majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 50
Women 59
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The racial-ethnic distribution of chemical & physical oceanography doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 58
International Students 34
Other Races/Ethnicities 9
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There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
18 Yearly Graduations
54% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCSD. About 54% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
14 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from U Miami. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW Seattle. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
9 Yearly Graduations
86% Women

University of Rhode Island is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from URI.

#5

University of California - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, California
7 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of California - Santa Cruz is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 19,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UC Santa Cruz.

7 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Louisiana State University.

6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from USF Tampa. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from MIT. About 70% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
5 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Connecticut is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCONN.

#9

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
5 Yearly Graduations
71% Women

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNC Chapel Hill.

#11

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey
4 Yearly Graduations

Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Rutgers New Brunswick.

#12

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
3 Yearly Graduations

University of Delaware comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UD.

#12

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 12th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Southern Miss.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNH.

#15

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
2 Yearly Graduations

University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UAF.

#15

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Florida State. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
2 Yearly Graduations
27% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Texas A&M College Station.

#15

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
2 Yearly Graduations

Old Dominion University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Old Dominion.

#15

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
2 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW - Madison. About 40% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemical & physical oceanography that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Geology & Earth Sciences 497
Other Geological & Earth Sciences 74
Geophysics & Seismology 63
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 22
Geochemistry 1

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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