Marine Biology at University of Oregon
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Oregon. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Oregon is in Eugene, OR.
During the most recent reporting year, 36 marine biology graduations were recorded at University of Oregon.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Oregon
Many students take online classes at University of Oregon. Of 24,404 students, 648 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,016 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Marine Biology graduates at University of Oregon, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Biology graduates at University of Oregon are 75% women (27) and 25% men (9).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Oregon
Of the 36 bachelor’s marine biology graduates at University of Oregon, 75% were women (27) and 25% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Oregon, higher 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.
Highest-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Those who complete Marine Biology program at University of Oregon go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid 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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