Marine Vertebrate Biology B.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain the fundamental principles of basic biology.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply ecological principles to marine vertebrate organisms.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to apply ecological principles to marine vertebrate organisms.

CAREERS MARINE VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY B.S. GRADUATES PURSUE

Aquatic Scientist
Aquatic Veterinarian
Biological Technician
Biologist
Biologist Scientist
Botanist
Horticulturist
Microbiologist
Outreach Coordinator
Research Biologist

SUCCESS RATES

73.3%

6-year graduation rate

3.75

Avg. years to degree

MEDIAN EARNINGS

$54,508

10 years after graduation

$41,784

5 years after graduation

$26,248

1 year after graduation

PLACEMENT2 years after graduation

65.0%

Working in New York

29.0%

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 two years after graduation. SUNY Wages Dashboard, includes graduates from 2015-18. 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)