Chemical & Physical Oceanography Doctor’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges and universities across the nation that offer adoctor’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about15% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 25.2% of Chemical & Physical Oceanography graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 569 students earned theirChemical & Physical Oceanography majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Chemical & Physical Oceanography at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 244 |
| Master’s Degree | 204 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 119 |
Earnings of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography of $54,219 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,682 |
| 4 years | $54,219 |
| 5 years | $61,701 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 57.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 51 |
| Women | 68 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical & Physical Oceanography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 59.7% |
| Asian | 3 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 4.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 2.5% |
| International Students | 30 | 25.2% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 25.2% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemical & Physical Oceanography Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. Learn more about the most popular below:
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 57 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 53 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 38 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Coast Guard Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 33 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 29 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 17 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 16 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Florida comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Connecticut is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 11 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 8 doctor's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemical & Physical Oceanography that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 5,715 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 863 |
| Hydrology and Water Resources Science | 220 |
| Geophysics and Seismology | 197 |
| Geochemistry | 33 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.