Master’s Degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography
Education Levels of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 175 people earned their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. This earns it the #411 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for chemical & physical oceanography majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for chemical & physical oceanography majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. About 56.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 77 |
| Women | 98 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of chemical & physical oceanography master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 23 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Chemical & Physical Oceanography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 25 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. 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, 29 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCSD. About 49% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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, 18 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Southern Miss. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Louisiana State University. About 50% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 14 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from URI. Of these students, 85% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida State University. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 13 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Florida State. Of these students, 67% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Santa Cruz is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 19,100 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UC Santa Cruz.
The 6th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Washington - Seattle Campus. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UW Seattle. About 29% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Miami comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 8 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from U Miami. Of these students, 70% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Old Dominion University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 24,200 students seeking various degrees attend the 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, 7 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Old Dominion.
University of Connecticut is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UCONN. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 56% were women.
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNCW.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master'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, 6 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNH.
University of South Florida - Main Campus is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 50,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 5 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from USF Tampa.
The 14th most popular school in the country for chemical & physical oceanography majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Hawaii at Manoa. Each year, around 18,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,304 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UH Manoa. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from MIT. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UNC Chapel Hill.
University of Alaska Fairbanks comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 6,800 attend the school each year. 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, 4 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from UAF.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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, 4 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Texas A&M College Station.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography from Rutgers New Brunswick.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to chemical & physical oceanography that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Geology & Earth Sciences | 1,122 |
| Other Geological & Earth Sciences | 146 |
| Hydrology & Water Resources Science | 98 |
| Geophysics & Seismology | 56 |
| Geochemistry | 8 |
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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