Marine Sciences

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

What is it about?

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.

Numbers at a glance

517th
Popular nationwide
261
Search Rank on O's List
5
Colleges offer it
142
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
48
Women
94

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Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates

O's Insights on Marine Sciences

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 100% of graduates come from public universities.

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