Marine Biology at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
If you are interested in studying Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Get started with the following essential facts.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick sits in New Brunswick, NJ.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 13 marine biology degrees were granted at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
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Online & Distance Learning at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Online coursework is an option at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Among 52,269 students, 3,953 (8%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,737 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Marine Biology graduates at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are 46% women (6) and 54% men (7).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Among the 13 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, 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
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick pursue many career paths. Below are 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.