Marine Biology at University of Georgia
If you are interested in studying Marine Biology, take a look at what University of Georgia. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Georgia is in Athens, GA.
During the most recent reporting year, 8 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of Georgia.
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Studying Online at University of Georgia
Many students take online classes at University of Georgia. Of 43,146 students, 1,664 (4%) studied exclusively online and 8,365 (19%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Marine Biology graduates at University of Georgia, by degree type.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at University of Georgia are 38% women (3) and 62% men (5).
Marine Biology Master’s Program at University of Georgia
Among the 4 master’s marine biology graduates at University of Georgia, 50% were women (2) and 50% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
Marine Biology Doctoral Program at University of Georgia
Of the 4 doctoral marine biology graduates at University of Georgia, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 25% of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Georgia, above the national average of 18%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at University of Georgia work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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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