Marine Biology at University of South Florida
If you are interested in studying Marine Biology, consider the program at University of South Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Florida is in Tampa, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 57 marine biology degrees were awarded at University of South Florida.
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Studying Online at University of South Florida
Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Marine Biology graduates at University of South Florida, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Marine Biology graduates at University of South Florida are 77% women (44) and 23% men (13).
Marine Biology Bachelor’s Program at University of South Florida
Among the 57 bachelor’s marine biology degrees awarded at University of South Florida, 77% were women (44) and 23% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Marine Biology bachelor’s degree recipients at University of South Florida, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Biology Graduates
Students who finish Marine Biology program at University of South Florida go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Marine Biology graduates, 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.