Master’s Degrees in Marine Biology
Education Levels of Biological Oceanography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 383 people earned their master's degree in biological oceanography. This earns it the #388 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
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 Master’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 master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in biological oceanography. About 70.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 112 |
| Women | 271 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of biological oceanography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
| White | 264 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 35 |
Most Popular Biological Oceanography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 32 colleges that offer a master’s degree in biological oceanography. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - San Diego tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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, 25 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UCSD. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 71% were women.
University of Miami comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. 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, 23 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from U Miami. About 80% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from NUS Florida. About 62% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Coastal Carolina University. Each year, around 10,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,460 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Coastal Carolina University. About 60% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 5th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Northeastern University. Each year, around 22,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Northeastern. About 85% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 6th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master'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, 13 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Texas A&M College Station. About 40% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Delaware is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UD. Of these students, 40% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UNCW.
College of Charleston comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from C of C.
The 10th most popular school in the country for biological oceanography majors who are seeking their master'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, 8 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Southern Miss. About 60% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Nicholls State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,922 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,686 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Nicholls State University. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
William & Mary comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 7 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from William & Mary. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
Montclair State University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Montclair State.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 5 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UH Manoa. About 67% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Jacksonville University is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,577 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from JU. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UPR Mayaguez. About 67% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in biological oceanography. Roughly 10,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UAF. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of South Carolina - Columbia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in biological oceanography. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in biological oceanography from UofSC.
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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.
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