Marine Biology at Nicholls State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, take a look at what Nicholls State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Nicholls State University sits in Thibodaux, LA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 11 marine biology degrees were awarded at Nicholls State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Nicholls State University
Online coursework is an option at Nicholls State University. Of 6,043 students, 1,295 (21%) studied exclusively online and 2,193 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Marine Biology graduates at Nicholls State University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Nicholls State University are 64% women (7) and 36% men (4).
Marine Biology Master’s Program at Nicholls State University
Of the 11 master’s marine biology graduates at Nicholls State University, 64% were women (7) and 36% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 9% of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Nicholls State University, below 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
Those who complete Marine Biology program at Nicholls State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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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