Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Marine Sciences
Focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. Covers marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Median pay
- $77,640
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 12,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career GrowingNatural Sciences Managers
- Median pay
- $167,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 8.2%
- Job openings a year
- 9,200
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingEnvironmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health
- Median pay
- $82,220
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.1%
- Job openings a year
- 7,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyBiological Scientists, All Other
- Median pay
- $98,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 4.7%
- Job openings a year
- 4,300
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career GrowingGeoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
- Median pay
- $101,920
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,800
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyZoologists and Wildlife Biologists
- Median pay
- $76,780
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.6%
- Job openings a year
- 1,400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyPhysical Scientists, All Other
- Median pay
- $122,570
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.1%
- Job openings a year
- 1,400
To get hiredBachelor's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
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| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Monterey Bay CA | 84 | 95% | $12,000 |
| University of Maine ME | 61 | 96% | $15,000 |
| University of Florida FL | 30 | 24% | $7,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo CA | 26 | 30% | $10,000 |
| Western Washington University WA | 19 | 91% | $18,000 |
| University of California-Davis CA | 17 | 42% | $12,000 |
| Texas A & M University-College Station TX | 10 | 63% | $17,000 |
| University of Georgia GA | 6 | 37% | $13,000 |
| Maine Maritime Academy ME | 3 | 61% | — |
| Oregon State University OR | 3 | 79% | $16,000 |
| University of South Alabama AL | 1 | 65% | $16,000 |