Marine Biology at Maine Maritime Academy
If you plan to study Marine Biology, consider the program at Maine Maritime Academy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Maine Maritime Academy sits in Castine, ME.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 marine biology degrees were awarded at Maine Maritime Academy.
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Online Class Availability at Maine Maritime Academy
Online coursework is an option at Maine Maritime Academy. Among 971 students, 24 (2%) studied exclusively online and 202 (21%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Marine Biology graduates at Maine Maritime Academy, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Maine Maritime Academy are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Maine Maritime Academy
Among the 9 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at Maine Maritime Academy, 78% were women (7) and 22% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Maine Maritime Academy.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Maine Maritime Academy, 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.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Those who complete Marine Biology program at Maine Maritime Academy pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Marine Biology graduates, 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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