Get A Life
By: Cassady Sawyers
Introduction
Education
Degree: Masters of Science in Marine Biology
Total Course Hours: 122
Career
With my masters degree in Marine Biology, my career goal is to be a marine animal caretaker/behavioralist at a marine park.
Entry Level Pay: $40,000
Median Pay: $70,00
~Benefits Included plus bonuses
Leading Company: Sea World
Career Goal: To gain experience in the marine care world and to help rehabilitate marine animals and release them back into the water.
Living
Where: Clearwater, Florida
Why: Because I plan to work a the Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Cost of Living Comparison:
Based off all the research I have done for living in Clearwater, FL I have found that the overall cost of living there is less than the national average. Also I have found that the cost of living in Clearwater is cheaper than living in Dallas, TX.
Housing
I plan on living in a townhome in Clearwater, FL
Cost per Month: $536.00
~Utilities Included
Cost Breakdown:
~ $420 Principal and Interest
~ $89 Property Taxes
~ $26 Homeowners Insurance
Living: Solo
Deposit: $21,380
TV, Internet and Phone Package: $79.99
Transportation
Type: car/ SUV crossover
Model: 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Monthly Cost: $208
Budget
With a starting income of $40,000 my monthly income comes out to: $2,962.56
My total expense cost: $1,479.03
Leaving me roughly left over with: $1,483.52
Conclusion
Works Cited
http://catalog.tamucc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=5&poid=350
http://animalcareers.about.com/od/Wildlife/a/7-Marine-Animal-Careers.htm
http://www.ehow.com/info_7903059_benefits-marine-biologists.html
http://www.dolphinsfilm.com/scientists/WantToBeSci.htm
http://www.indeed.com/q-Marine-Biology-jobs.html