Marine Sciences at University of Florida
If you are interested in studying Marine Sciences, consider the program at University of Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Florida is in Gainesville, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 marine sciences degrees were awarded at University of Florida.
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Studying Online at University of Florida
Online coursework is an option at University of Florida. Among 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Marine Sciences graduates at University of Florida, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Sciences graduates at University of Florida are 74% women (28) and 26% men (10).
Marine Sciences Bachelor’s Program at University of Florida
Of the 38 bachelor’s marine sciences graduates at University of Florida, 74% were women (28) and 26% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Florida, lower than the national average of 34%.*
*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 University of Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying 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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