Marine Sciences Major

Description: A program that focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. Includes instruction in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology. Is Marine Sciences the right major for you?
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Marine Sciences Major

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$71,280

Median Hourly Wage

$34.27*

Total Employed Nationally

183,160


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.