Marine Biology at University of Southern California
If you plan to study Marine Biology, you may want to check out the program at University of Southern California. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Southern California is in Los Angeles, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 9 marine biology graduations were recorded at University of Southern California.
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Online Class Availability at University of Southern California
Online coursework is an option at University of Southern California. Among 46,566 students, 6,077 (13%) studied exclusively online and 9,437 (20%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Marine Biology graduates at University of Southern California, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Marine Biology graduates at University of Southern California are 78% women (7) and 22% men (2).
Marine Biology Master’s Program at University of Southern California
Of the 1 master’s marine biology graduates at University of Southern California, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology master’s degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
Marine Biology Doctoral Program at University of Southern California
Among the 8 doctoral marine biology degrees awarded at University of Southern California, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 25% of Marine Biology doctoral degree recipients at University of Southern California, higher than the national average of 18%.*
*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
Those who complete Marine Biology program at University of Southern California go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-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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