Marine Biology at University of Rhode Island
If you plan to study Marine Biology, consider the program at University of Rhode Island. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Rhode Island sits in Kingston, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 43 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of Rhode Island.
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Online Class Availability at University of Rhode Island
Online coursework is an option at University of Rhode Island. Of 17,210 students, 818 (5%) studied exclusively online and 5,946 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Marine Biology graduates at University of Rhode Island, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Biology graduates at University of Rhode Island are 60% women (26) and 40% men (17).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of Rhode Island
Among the 43 bachelor’s marine biology graduates at University of Rhode Island, 60% were women (26) and 40% were men (17).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 26% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Rhode Island, lower 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
Graduates of the Marine Biology program at University of Rhode Island go on to a range of careers. Here 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.