The Average Student Loans for a Marine Biologist
Marine biology is the study of marine organisms and their environment. A marine biologist can possess either a bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. degree. The amount of student loans borrowed depends on both the school and type of degree obtained.
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Bachelor's Degree for Marine Biology
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According to the American Council on Education from the 2003-2004 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, the average loan amount for students who obtained a bachelor's degree at a public institution was $14,671. The average loan amount for students who obtained a bachelor's degree from a private institution was $17,125. Marine Biology programs are offered at both public and private institutions throughout the United States.
Master's Degree for Marine Biology
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The average amount of loans borrowed for students obtaining a master's degree from a public institution was $26,119; from a private institution it was $29,000, as of 2003-2004. Master's degree programs in marine biology are offered at both public and private institutions. For instance, California State Long Beach, a public school, offers a master degree with a cost of about $4,000 per year in tuition, not including books and living expenses. It takes about three years to complete the program; therefore, the total loans required to get a bachelor's degree and master's degree comes to almost $30,000.
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Doctorate for Marine Biology
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The average amount of student loans for graduates with a doctoral degree from all institutions averaged at $44,743 as of 2003-2004. Again, doctorate for marine biology are offered at both public and private institutions. A private institution such as UCLA will cost about $19,000 per year. A doctorate usually take about two years to complete; therefore, it will cost about $40,000 in tuition alone for a marine biology student at a private institution.
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