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Doctor's Degree in Marine Biology

Doctor’s Degrees in Marine Biology

86 Yearly Graduations
64% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 21 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 16% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 22.1% of biological oceanography graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Biological Oceanography Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 86 people earned their doctor's degree in biological oceanography. This makes it the 194th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in biological oceanography at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,843
Master’s Degree 383
Doctor’s Degree 86
Associate Degree 40
Basic Certificate 16

Earnings of Biological Oceanography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

The data on debt ranges for biological oceanography majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in biological oceanography. About 64.0% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 31
Women 55
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The racial-ethnic distribution of biological oceanography doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 46
International Students 19
Other Races/Ethnicities 11
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There are 21 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in biological oceanography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

University of California - San Diego

La Jolla, California
11 Yearly Graduations
88% Women

The most popular school in the United States for biological oceanography students seekinga doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UCSD.

#2

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
9 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

William & Mary is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $18,253 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,905 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from William & Mary.

#3

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
63% Women

The 3rd most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from Texas A&M College Station.

#5

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Duke University. Each year, around 16,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from Duke. Of these students, 60% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Honolulu, Hawaii
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological oceanography. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UH Manoa. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

University of Georgia is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UGA.

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Miami. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,104 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,578 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from U Miami. Of these students, 50% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
3 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

The 8th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Southern Mississippi. Each year, around 14,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,508 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from Southern Miss.

#10

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
2 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. Roughly 17,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,443 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,979 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UNCW. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland
2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UMES. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#10

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
2 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Southern California comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in biological oceanography. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from USC. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska
2 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,041 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UAF. About 67% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez. Roughly 12,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,024 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UPR Mayaguez. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.

#15

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
1 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Carolina - Columbia. Roughly 35,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,288 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,374 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UofSC.

#15

University of Maryland - Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland
1 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UMB.

#15

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
1 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Delaware. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UD.

#19

University of California - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, California
0 Yearly Graduations

University of California - Santa Barbara is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in biological oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their doctor's degree in biological oceanography from UCSB.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to biological oceanography that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Epidemiology 407
Ecology 174
Evolutionary Biology 121
Other Ecology & Systematics Biology 56
Evolutionary Biology 29

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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