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Biological Oceanography in Florida

Biological Oceanography Schools in Florida

503 students earned Biological Oceanography degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biological Oceanography major is the 121st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Oceanography Majors in Florida

Biological Oceanography majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 403
Master’s Degree 92
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a biological oceanography major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of biological oceanography majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 3.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.9%
  • White: 73.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
  • Other Races: 8.7%
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Jobs for Biological Oceanography Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 3,360 people employed in jobs related to a biological oceanography degree, compared to 154,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Biological Oceanography Jobs in Florida

In this state, biological oceanography grads earn an average of $71,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $97,340.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer biological oceanography degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
1,822 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $31,954.

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#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables
65 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $34,625.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
9,605 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $34,287. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
49 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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22 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,722.

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#8

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
21 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $27,778. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

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18 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at Florida Southern will pay a net price of $27,404. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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#10

Rollins College

Winter Park
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
3,104 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
1,108 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.21 years to complete their degree at AMU. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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Biological Oceanography Careers in FL

Some of the careers biological oceanography majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to biological oceanography.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Epidemiology 92
Ecology 33
Conservation Biology 10
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 8
Other Ecology & Systematics Biology 4
Evolutionary Biology 1

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