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Oceanographer

  1. What is a oceanographer?
  2. If I want to study or have a career in oceanography, what
    classes should I take in middle or high school?
  3. At the university level, what courses should I take?
  4. What are the educational requirements for becoming
    a professional oceanographer?
  5. Where do oceanographers work?
  6. How much is a oceanographer paid?
  7. Where can I find more information on oceanography?

At the university level, what courses should I take?

To become an oceanographer, college students need to first follow the undergraduate course of study recommended by various departments in their colleges and universities. Some students first receive a B.S. degree in chemistry, physics or marine biology before going on to advanced degrees in physical, chemical or geological oceanography (among other options). Students will be able to focus more on oceanography-related courses in their advanced degree programs.

 

 

NRCS workers inventory plant and soils on Alaska Native lands. ©  NRCS Image courtesy of the Earth Science World Image Bank photo id: hkeb7a

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