The field of marine biology – the study of aquatic organisms, their behaviors and their interactions with the environment – is considered one of the most all-encompassing fields of oceanography.
Minimum education – Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.)
Preparatory courses: Biology, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Biometrics, Mathematics, Statistics &English
Since there are so many offered degrees in marine biology, it would be good to refer to the University Curricula in the Marine Sciences and Related Fields and contact the schools that interest you to learn more about the specific programs and degrees they offer. A bachelor’s or master’s degree usually is required for most entry-level marine biology research jobs, though a Ph.D. usually is required to carry out independent research in biology.
$30,000 - $110,000 per year
Starting Salary (less than a year of experience): $33,000 per year
Mean Salary: $55,000 per year
Private Industry: > $80,000 per year
Government, academic and nonprofit: $60,000 - $70,000 per year
>30 years experience median salary: $103,000 per year