Marine Biology at University of California-Santa Barbara
If you plan to study Marine Biology, take a look at what University of California-Santa Barbara. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of California-Santa Barbara sits in Santa Barbara, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 7 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara.
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Online Class Availability at University of California-Santa Barbara
Online coursework is an option at University of California-Santa Barbara. Among 26,133 students, 57 (0%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,195 (5%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara, by degree type.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at University of California-Santa Barbara are 57% women (4) and 43% men (3).
Marine Biology Doctoral Program at University of California-Santa Barbara
Among the 7 doctoral marine biology degrees awarded at University of California-Santa Barbara, 57% were women (4) and 43% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of California-Santa Barbara, below the national average of 18%.*
*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 University of California-Santa Barbara work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-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
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