Marine Biology at Loyola University New Orleans
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at Loyola University New Orleans. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Loyola University New Orleans is located in New Orleans, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 marine biology degrees were granted at Loyola University New Orleans.
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Online Class Availability at Loyola University New Orleans
Online coursework is an option at Loyola University New Orleans. Among 4,250 students, 608 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,348 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at Loyola University New Orleans, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Loyola University New Orleans are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Loyola University New Orleans
Among the 2 bachelor’s marine biology graduates at Loyola University New Orleans, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Loyola University New Orleans, above 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
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at Loyola University New Orleans pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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