Marine Biology Doctor’s Degrees
There are 84 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Marine Biology. This degree is more popular with female students, and about26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 13.7% of Marine Biology graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marine Biology Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 2,375 degrees were awarded toMarine Biology majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Biology at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 21 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,921 |
| Master’s Degree | 360 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 73 |
Earnings of Marine Biology Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Marine Biology of $55,280 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,645 |
| 4 years | $55,280 |
| 5 years | $64,232 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Marine Biology. About 57.5% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 31 |
| Women | 42 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Biology graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44 | 60.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 4.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 4.1% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 8.2% |
| International Students | 10 | 13.7% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 13.7% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Biology Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 96 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Marine Biology. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-San Diego tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 162 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Coastal Carolina University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 154 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 124 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. This school awarded 108 doctor's degrees in Marine Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. This school awarded 95 doctor's degrees in Marine Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Eckerd College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 93 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. This school awarded 87 doctor's degrees in Marine Biology in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 74 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 68 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Unity Environmental University is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Tampa is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 59 doctor's degrees in Marine Biology in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New England comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Marine Biology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Marine Biology here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northeastern University is a popular choice for Marine Biology majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their doctor's degree in Marine Biology from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Biology that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 3,053 |
| Ecology | 1,201 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 840 |
| Conservation Biology | 592 |
| Environmental Biology | 449 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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