Marine Biology at College of Charleston
If you plan to study Marine Biology, take a look at what College of Charleston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
College of Charleston sits in Charleston, SC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 marine biology degrees were granted at College of Charleston.
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Online Class Availability at College of Charleston
Distance learning is available at College of Charleston. Among 11,926 students, 826 (7%) studied exclusively online and 5,057 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Marine Biology graduates at College of Charleston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Biology graduates at College of Charleston are 74% women (43) and 26% men (15).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at College of Charleston
Among the 40 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at College of Charleston, 75% were women (30) and 25% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 10% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Marine Biology Master’s Program at College of Charleston
Among the 18 master’s marine biology graduates at College of Charleston, 72% were women (13) and 28% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at College of Charleston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 6% of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at College of Charleston, below the national average of 26%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at College of Charleston pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Marine Biology 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 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $55,554 |
| Biologists | $54,070 |
| Geneticists | $48,526 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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