Marine Biology at Eckerd College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at Eckerd College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Eckerd College is located in Saint Petersburg, FL.
During the most recent reporting year, 93 marine biology graduations were recorded at Eckerd College.
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Online Class Availability at Eckerd College
Eckerd College delivers most coursework on campus; distance-education enrollment is limited.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at Eckerd College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Eckerd College are 69% women (64) and 31% men (29).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Eckerd College
Among the 93 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at Eckerd College, 69% were women (64) and 31% were men (29).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eckerd College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Eckerd College, lower than the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at Eckerd College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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