Marine Biology at Southern Maine Community College
If you plan to study Marine Biology, take a look at what Southern Maine Community College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, ME.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 15 marine biology graduations were recorded at Southern Maine Community College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Maine Community College
Many students take online classes at Southern Maine Community College. Of 7,900 students, 1,866 (24%) studied exclusively online and 2,319 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at Southern Maine Community College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at Southern Maine Community College are 60% women (9) and 40% men (6).
Marine Biology Associate’s Program at Southern Maine Community College
Among the 15 associate’s marine biology graduates at Southern Maine Community College, 60% were women (9) and 40% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 13% of Marine Biology associate’s degree recipients at Southern Maine Community College, below the national average of 24%.*
*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 Southern Maine Community College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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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