Marine Biology at Montclair State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, consider the program at Montclair State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Montclair State University is in Montclair, NJ.
During the most recent reporting year, 16 marine biology degrees were awarded at Montclair State University.
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Studying Online at Montclair State University
Many students take online classes at Montclair State University. Of 23,375 students, 2,063 (9%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,593 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Marine Biology graduates at Montclair State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Montclair State University are 56% women (9) and 44% men (7).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Montclair State University
Of the 9 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at Montclair State University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, below the national average of 33%.*
Marine Biology Master’s Program at Montclair State University
Among the 7 master’s marine biology degrees awarded at Montclair State University, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Montclair State University, above the national average of 26%.*
*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
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at Montclair State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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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