The Marine, Estuarine and Freshwater Biology Major provides a broad undergraduate education focused on aquatic habitats and organisms. It integrates theoretical courses with hands-on laboratory and fieldwork. The major prepares you for employment in many careers and/or entry into graduate programs and offers many opportunities to become involved in research while completing your degree.
Department Of Labor, BLS Career Data: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Employment Areas
- High school and college teaching
- Zoos, aquariums, and nature parks Museums and science centers
- Environmental consulting
- State and Federal agencies such as Fish and Game; Environmental Protection Agency; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency
- Conservation and environmental organizations such as the Sierra Club or Nature Conservancy
- Aquaculture
- Biotechnology
- Marine Science and Ocean Engineering Program
- Ocean Careers
* The representation is sourced from the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The website links are provided as a guide and do not represent a complete picture of a chosen career field or geographic area. To garner a thorough understanding of an industry of choice, researching multiple sources and speaking with professionals in the field is recommended.
Median salary data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is the median for all employed in the field and not entry-level salary.
