Marine Biology Degree

The marine biology degree program at Unity College prepares students seeking a future in the field of biology pertaining to marine life, such as a marine mammalogist, ichthyologist, fishery biologist, and more. The marine biology degree program offers students a look at the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals that inhabit marine waters. Course instruction focuses on chemical, physical, and geological oceanography, marine paleoecology, ichthyology, as well as molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems. Get more details below including other Maine colleges that offer marine biology degrees.

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Unity College

180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME

Unity College, a nonprofit private institution, offers a large number of program options, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Unity, Maine, the school resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the small student body, nearly 600 students, maintained by Unity College.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Natural Resources And Conservation
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Agriculture Operations

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Unity College accepts about 60 percent of students applying yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 28 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at unity.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $26,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $5,500 per year. Students attending Unity College may be eligible for aid which is typically loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students Enrolled in the Marine Biology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Unity College offers a bachelor's degree program in marine biology.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Molecular and Cellular Biologists

Description

Research and study cellular molecules and organelles to understand cell function and organization.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).