Marine Biology at William & Mary
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at William & Mary. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
William & Mary is in Williamsburg, VA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 19 marine biology graduations were recorded at William & Mary.
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Studying Online at William & Mary
Distance learning is available at William & Mary. Of 9,818 students, 1,098 (11%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 223 (2%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Marine Biology graduates at William & Mary, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at William & Mary are 58% women (11) and 42% men (8).
Marine Biology Master’s Program at William & Mary
Of the 9 master’s marine biology degrees awarded at William & Mary, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 44% of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at William & Mary, above the national average of 26%.*
Marine Biology Doctoral Program at William & Mary
Among the 10 doctoral marine biology degrees awarded at William & Mary, 40% were women (4) and 60% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at William & Mary.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
*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
Those who complete Marine Biology program at William & Mary work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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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