Oceanographer
"Ocean science directs here" Levi DuBois 2nd hour Science
Basic information about your career
- Oceanography is the study of bodies of water, their floors, and the organisms that live in them
- Another name for Oceanographer is Marine Biologists, Hydrologists, and Aquatic Biologists
- Usually spend time in labs or offices
- Research or experiment
- Also study how water and air react
- Study the dynamics of the waters ecosystems
- Earn $68,570 per year
- Many duties, recover, research, discover, and experiment
- Use microscopes, thermometer, etc.
- Many labs are near water
Pros and cons of oceanography
Pro
- You earn $68,570 per year
- I have family near the Miami university I could stay with
- Get to spend some days in the water
Con
- No college in Wisconsin
- Expensive to get into same with housing and supply
- Need a doctorate or masters degree
- Long hours in a office
- Takes lots of patients
What do you need to do to succeed in this career?
To succeed in this career, it would be best if you take advanced classes In high school and college. Also computer work, advanced technology, calculus, biology and environmental science will help you get a career with oceanography.
What colleges can you attend to earn a degree for this career?
Here you will need to state factual information about 3 colleges that you can attend. Make sure to state the full name of the college, its address, web address, and pros and cons of going to school here.
To get into oceanography you will need a bachelors degree but masters is excepted too.
Associations/Professional organization for this career
University of Miami
University of Miami Branch
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305.284.2211
Email address: mailto:admission@miami.edu
Affiliation
Private
University
University of Miami Branch
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305.284.2211
Email address: mailto:admission@miami.edu
Affiliation
Private
University
Levels of Degree Offered: Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
In-State Tuition: $25,632
Out-of-State Tuition: $25,632
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Oceanographer: now hiring
Similar biologists and hydrologists, oceanography explore and research the ocean, ocean floors, coastal lines and the life of the oceans. Expect masters or higher and pay an national average of $68,570 per year. Usually spend time working alone and researching. Any additional information call