Marine Sciences B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain the principal concepts of the biology of the ocean.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to comprehend the basic physics and chemistry of the world oceans.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to demonstrate mastery of particular groups of organisms and habitats.

CAREERS MARINE SCIENCES B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

Aquarist
Coastal Zone Manager
Conservationist
Educator/Professor
Environmental Planner
Fisheries Scientist
Marine Biologist / Animal Trainer
Program Coordinator / Outreach
Research Analyst
Toxicologist

SUCCESS RATES

70.3%

6-year graduation rate

3.85

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

N/A

10 years after graduation

N/A

5 years after graduation

N/A

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

69.6%

Working in New York

21.1%

Continuing Education

Notes

Graduation rates: the percent of students entering in the selected major as first-time, full-time students in a fall term and graduating by August 31 six years later. Average of three most recent reporting years (2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24) Years to degree: the average number of years it takes a student to complete the selected major if they entered as a freshman. Average of the three most recent completion years (2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23) Earnings: the median annual earnings of graduates in the selected major based on the 4-digit CIP code at 1, 5 and 10 years after graduation. U.S. Census, Postsecondary Enrollment Outcomes Explorer. Degree completers from 2001-2018 in 2020 dollars. Working in NY State: the percent of graduates working in New York State one year after graduation. Most recent available data from SUNY as of January 31, 2024 Continuing education: the percent of students enrolled in a U.S. postsecondary institution, 2 years following graduation. National Student Clearinghouse, includes graduates from 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-2022)