Doctor’s Degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography
Education Levels of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 109 people earned their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. This earns it the #140 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.
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 Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for chemical & physical oceanography majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for chemical & physical oceanography students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. About 54.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemical & physical oceanography doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 58 |
| International Students | 34 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Most Popular Chemical & Physical Oceanography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 26 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in chemical & physical 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 chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 39,500 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCSD. Of these students, 54% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Miami comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 17,800 attend the school each year. 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from U Miami. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. Roughly 48,100 attend the school each year. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW Seattle. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Rhode Island. Roughly 17,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from URI.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Louisiana State University.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Santa Cruz. Each year, around 19,100 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, 7 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UC Santa Cruz.
The 7th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of South Florida - Main Campus. Roughly 50,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,559 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,350 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from USF Tampa. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 11,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,750 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from MIT. Of these students, 70% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 9th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNC Chapel Hill.
The 9th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Connecticut. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCONN.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Rutgers New Brunswick.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNH.
University of Delaware is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UD.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 14,600 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Southern Miss.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Texas A&M College Station.
University of Alaska Fairbanks is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. 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, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UAF.
Florida State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Florida State. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Old Dominion University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,590 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Old Dominion.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their doctor's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW - Madison. Of these students, 40% were women and 20% 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 doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 497 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 74 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 63 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 22 |
| Geochemistry | 1 |
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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