Marine Sciences at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
If you plan to study Marine Sciences, you may want to check out the program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8 marine sciences degrees were awarded at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Many students take online classes at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Among 7,968 students, 1,690 (21%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 751 (9%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Marine Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth are 50% women (4) and 50% men (4).
Marine Sciences Master’s Program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Among the 6 master’s marine sciences degrees awarded at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 50% were women (3) and 50% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, higher than the national average of 26%.*
Marine Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
Among the 2 doctoral marine sciences graduates at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Marine Sciences program at University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth work across a variety of fields. Here are 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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