Careers in Marine Sciences

What can you do with a degree in marine sciences? You’ll be prepared for a wide variety of careers, and the Carroll/HPU partnership gives you the depth and breadth for success.

Some possible career options in marine sciences include:

• Aquaculturist
• Coastal zone manager
• Energy and mineral explorer
• Environmental health specialist
• Environmental planner
• Fisheries scientist
• Marine ecologist
• Museum and aquarium administrator
• Oceanography technician
• Salt marsh manager
• Technical writer
• Water pollution technician

Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in the marine sciences:

• Associate marine scientist
• Coastal specialist
• Forestry technician
• Ecologist
• Search coordinator
• Records specialist
• Assistant research scientist

Types of employers for marine science graduates:

• Wildlife/recreation/environmental oOrganizations
• Veterinary clinics
• Government agencies
• Research laboratories
• Educational institutions

Recent employment positions of our graduates include:

• Aquarist, Sea World in Orlando
• Research Assistant, Coastal Conservation and Restoration Laboratory at Texas A & M University 
• Apprentice Aquarist, Sea Life Park in Hawaii 
• Fisheries Research, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
• Volunteer Coordinator, North Coast Marine Mammal Center