Marine Biology at University of West Florida
What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Biology, consider the program at University of West Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of West Florida is in Pensacola, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 31 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of West Florida.
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Studying Online at University of West Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at University of West Florida, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Marine Biology graduates at University of West Florida are 71% women (22) and 29% men (9).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of West Florida
Of the 31 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at University of West Florida, 71% were women (22) and 29% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 23% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of West Florida, 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at University of West Florida pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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