Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography
Education Levels of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 234 people earned their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. This makes it the 527th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in chemical & physical oceanography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 234 |
| Master’s Degree | 175 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 109 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for chemical & physical oceanography students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. About 65.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 154 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemical & physical oceanography bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 154 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 21 |
Most Popular Chemical & Physical Oceanography Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 19 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Learn more about the most popular 19 below:
University of Washington - Seattle Campus tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW Seattle. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Naval Academy. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Annapolis. Of these students, 55% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Louisiana State University. About 76% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
United States Coast Guard Academy is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from USCGA. Of these students, 72% were women and 44% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
North Carolina State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from NC State. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UC Berkeley. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNCW. Of these students, 60% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. 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, 9 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Texas A&M College Station. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. 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 bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Southern Miss. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
Humboldt State University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 6,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Humboldt State University. Of these students, 45% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 7,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,716 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,288 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Kutztown University. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.
Rider University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 4,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $37,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,701 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Rider. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
University of Miami is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical 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, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from U Miami. About 86% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Hawaii Pacific University. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Institute of Technology is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Florida Tech. Of these students, 100% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Maine Maritime Academy is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,474 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their bachelor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Maine Maritime. Of these students, 100% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemical & physical oceanography that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 4,075 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 584 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 73 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 35 |
| Geochemistry | 12 |
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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- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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