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Programs in Environmental and Marine Sciences

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Environmental and marine sciences programs focus on the application of biological, chemical, and physical principles to the study of the physical and marine environment and the solution of environmental problems, including subjects such as abating or controlling environmental pollution and degradation; the interaction between human society and the natural environment; natural resources management; marine biochemistry; atmosphere and ocean dynamics; coastal ecology; coastal ocean processes; microbial ecology; marine ecosystem modeling; and polar microbiology.

Top Schools For Environmental and Marine Sciences Programs

Most Selective:
Yale University

Least Selective:
College of Santa Fe at Albuquerque

Largest:
University of Phoenix - Online

Smallest:
Taylor University Graduate School

Most Expensive:
Colby College

Least Expensive:
West Point

Best Academics:
Yale University

Best Social Life:
University of Alabama

Most Diverse:
Hawaii Pacific University

Hottest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Hottest Girls:
Miami University

Smartest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Smartest Girls:
Brigham Young University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA		$31,872 15,550 99 Bachelor's (78), Master's (13),
Doctoral (8)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 88 Bachelor's (57), Master's (27),
Doctoral (4)
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL		Unknown 25,950 86 Certificate (6), Bachelor's (80)
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL		$15,386 30,559 81 Bachelor's (70), Master's (11)
UC Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA		$31,746 19,805 75 Master's (72), Doctoral (3)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 69 Bachelor's (69)
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA		$16,668 7,533 68 Bachelor's (68)
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA		$17,205 13,396 67 Bachelor's (59), Master's (8)
North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC		$23,513 17,905 67 Bachelor's (23), Master's (31),
Doctoral (13)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN		$26,160 32,490 61 Bachelor's (8), Master's (52),
Doctoral (1)
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Environmental and Marine Sciences Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 16 1%
Associate 73 2%
Bachelor's 2,246 74%
Master's 576 19%
Doctoral 112 4%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 1,461 48%
Female 1,562 52%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 156 5%
Black or African American 90 3%
Hispanic or Latino 153 5%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 59 2%
White (Non-Hispanic) 2,224 77%
Other/Unknown 192 7%
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Environmental and Marine Sciences Internships

Job Title:Assistant Professor of Marine Science (physical Oceanography)
Description:The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry,...
Company:College of William & Mary
Location:Williamsburg, VA
Posted:3/9/2012
Source:The College of William & Mary
Job Title:Assistant Professor of Marine Science (Physical Oceanography)
Description:The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry,...
Company:College of William and Mary
Location:Gloucester, VA
Posted:3/16/2012
Source:College of William and Mary
Job Title:Environmental Sciences - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Instructor
Description:The Environmental Sciences Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer session, applications are accepted...
Company:Western Washington University
Location:Bellingham, WA
Posted:2/17/2012
Source:Western Washington University
Job Title:Intern, Marine Project
Description:Intern, Marine Project Location: China- Beijing Job Code: 313 # of openings: 1 Description Conservation Internationals (CI) Internship Sponsored By The Trott Family Foundation seeks students interested in gaining career skills in the...
Company:Conservation International
Location:Arlington, VA
Posted:4/20/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Assistant Professor in Marine Science (geology)
Description:The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry,...
Company:College of William & Mary
Location:Williamsburg, VA
Posted:3/9/2012
Source:The College of William & Mary
Job Title:Assistant Professor in Marine Science (Geology)
Description:The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has a three-part mission to conduct interdisciplinary research in coastal ocean and estuarine science, educate students and citizens, and provide advisory service to policy makers, industry,...
Company:College of William and Mary
Location:Gloucester, VA
Posted:3/16/2012
Source:College of William and Mary
Job Title:Environmental Planning Project Manager
Description:* BS or MS in planning, geography or related environmental science or program. * 7+ years of experience of experience working with and/or for Public Agencies in completing NEPA Planning studies for transportation projects, Energy projects,...
Company:Jacobs Engineering
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/17/2012
Source:Jacobs Engineering
Job Title:Graduate Intern - Aviation Environmental
Description:Graduate Intern - Aviation Environmental Job ID: 5624 Location: Seattle-Tacoma Int'l Airport Full/Part Time: Part-Time Regular/Temporary: Temporary Closing Date This job opening is open until filled. Department Aviation Environmental...
Company:Port of Seattle
Location:Seattle, WA
Posted:3/22/2012
Source:NWjobs
Job Title:Student Co-Op/Intern
Description:The Shaw Group provides premier engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services to government and private-sector clients in a wide array of industries, including the energy, environmental, infrastructure, and emergency response...
Company:Shaw Group
Location:Chicago, IL
Posted:5/16/2012
Source:The Shaw Group Inc.
Job Title:Conservancy of SouthWest Florida Internship
Description:Senior in college or recent graduate w/background in biology, ecology, conservation, wildlife, research, environmental education/science, or marine science. Eager learners preferred. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida provides...
Company:
Location:Naples, FL
Posted:5/20/2012
Source:Intern Queen Inc

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