Chemical & Physical Oceanography Master’s Degrees
There are 37 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 12.3% 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 (this page) | 204 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 119 |
Earnings of Chemical & Physical Oceanography Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Chemical & Physical Oceanography students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. About 69.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 142 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Chemical & Physical Oceanography graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 67.2% |
| Asian | 8 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 6.4% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 4.4% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 3.9% |
| International Students | 25 | 12.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 12.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Chemical & Physical Oceanography Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 44 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Chemical & Physical Oceanography students seeking a master's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. This school awarded 57 master'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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 43 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master'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.
United States Coast Guard Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina Wilmington is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master'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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their master'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 comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to 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 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 17 master'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 comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. This school awarded 13 master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Chemical & Physical Oceanography here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master'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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Chemical & Physical Oceanography majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master'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.
California State University Maritime Academy comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Chemical & Physical Oceanography. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master'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.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Chemical & Physical Oceanography that also offer master’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
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