Marine Sciences at Stony Brook University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Stony Brook University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Stony Brook University is located in Stony Brook, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 22 marine sciences degrees were granted at Stony Brook University.
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Online Class Availability at Stony Brook University
Many students take online classes at Stony Brook University. Of 26,689 students, 1,783 (7%) studied exclusively online and 11,369 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Marine Sciences graduates at Stony Brook University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Sciences graduates at Stony Brook University are 55% women (12) and 45% men (10).
Marine Sciences Master’s Program at Stony Brook University
Among the 9 master’s marine sciences graduates at Stony Brook University, 67% were women (6) and 33% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Marine Sciences Doctoral Program at Stony Brook University
Of the 13 doctoral marine sciences degrees awarded at Stony Brook University, 46% were women (6) and 54% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Stony Brook University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Marine Sciences program at Stony Brook University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Marine Sciences 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 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | $73,261 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $72,607 |
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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