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Marine Science Schools in Florida

37 students earned Marine Science degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Marine Science is the 190th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Florida

Marine Science majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 23
Master’s Degree 14

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a marine science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine science majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.6%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Florida

25,560 people in the state and 431,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marine science.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in Florida

In this state, marine science grads earn an average of $61,440. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 3 colleges in Florida that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

11 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#3

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

Marine Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Geoscientists 22% $81,650
Natural Sciences Managers 19% $0
Professors 16% $59,460
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 15% $49,500
Biological Scientists 13% $75,010
Physical Scientists 11% $80,450
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 10% $43,880

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marine science.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Interdisciplinary Studies 2,640
Biological & Physical Science 637
Human Computer Interaction 559
International Studies 323
Sustainability Science 251
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 139
Nutrition Science 124
Computational Science 87

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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