Marine Biology at Northeastern University
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at Northeastern University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 42 marine biology graduations were recorded at Northeastern University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northeastern University
Many students take online classes at Northeastern University. Among 32,553 students, 1,730 (5%) studied exclusively online and 7,507 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at Northeastern University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Biology graduates at Northeastern University are 67% women (28) and 33% men (14).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 13 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 54% were women (7) and 46% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 23% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Northeastern University, below the national average of 33%.*
Marine Biology Master’s Program at Northeastern University
Among the 29 master’s marine biology degrees awarded at Northeastern University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Northeastern University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at Northeastern 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at Northeastern University pursue many career paths. Below are 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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