Marine Biology at Florida Southern College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, consider the program at Florida Southern College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 25 marine biology degrees were awarded at Florida Southern College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Southern College
Online coursework is an option at Florida Southern College. Of 3,211 students, 216 (7%) studied exclusively online and 911 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Marine Biology graduates at Florida Southern College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Biology graduates at Florida Southern College are 76% women (19) and 24% men (6).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Florida Southern College
Of the 25 bachelor’s marine biology graduates at Florida Southern College, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Southern College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 8% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Southern 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at Florida Southern College work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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