Biological Oceanography Schools in Mississippi

39 students earned Biological Oceanography degrees in Mississippi in the 2022-2023 year.

A Biological Oceanography major is the 187th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Biological Oceanography Majors in Mississippi

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree	25
Master’s Degree	10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice)	4
Doctor’s Degree (Other)	4

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 2.6%
• Black or African American: 2.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
• White: 89.7%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 2.6%

Jobs for Biological Oceanography Grads in Mississippi

850 people in the state and 154,670 in the nation are employed in jobs related to biological oceanography.

Wages for Biological Oceanography Jobs in Mississippi

A typical salary for a biological oceanography grad in the state is $80,690, compared to a typical salary of $97,340 nationwide.

Most Popular Biological Oceanography Programs in MS

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Biological Oceanography Careers in MS

Some of the careers biological oceanography majors go into include:

Job Title	MS Job Growth	MS Median Salary
Biological Science Professors	14%	$68,630
Natural Sciences Managers	7%	$98,890

View Nationwide Biological Oceanography Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Ernst Haeckel under License

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