Marine Sciences at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
If you are interested in studying Marine Sciences, consider the program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is in Corpus Christi, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 12 marine sciences graduations were recorded at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
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Online Class Availability at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Online coursework is an option at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi. Among 11,266 students, 2,519 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,677 (33%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Marine Sciences graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Marine Sciences graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi are 75% women (9) and 25% men (3).
Marine Sciences Master’s Program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Among the 9 master’s marine sciences graduates at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, 89% were women (8) and 11% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, below the national average of 26%.*
Marine Sciences Doctoral Program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
Of the 3 doctoral marine sciences degrees awarded at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Marine Sciences doctoral degree recipients at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, above the national average of 8%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Marine Sciences program at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi work across a variety of fields. 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.