PhD in Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

27

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

11%

Tennessee:

5%

South Carolina:

8%

North Carolina:

48%

Virginia:

11%

Georgia:

6%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

National Archives and Records Administration

National Endowment for the Humanities

National Geographic Society

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Bayer

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$12,735 / year

Overall Cost

$27,735 / year

FAQs

• What financial support options are available?
  
  PhD students often receive financial support through fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships, with application deadlines for financial awards typically around March 1.
• Are there any core course requirements for Marine Science students?
  
  Yes, Marine Science students must take core courses in all three subdisciplines other than their own specialization, which may be completed at the M.S. level.
• How many credit hours are required to complete the PhD?
  
  A total of 72 credit hours are required, including core courses, seminars, area of focus courses, and courses outside the area of focus as determined by your advisory committee.
• What are the main areas of specialization available?
  
  The program offers graduate studies in three main areas: Atmospheric Science, Earth Science, and Marine Science, with marine science further divided into biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography.
• How long does it typically take to complete a PhD in this field?
  
  A PhD program in Environmental Sciences or related disciplines usually takes between 4 to 6 years to complete, depending on the research topic, program requirements, and individual progress.