Also called: Oceanography Professor
Teaches college oceanography or marine biology and runs a research lab.
A professor teaches classes, mentors grad students, writes grants, and leads research cruises. Summers might mean weeks at sea or at a field station.
Doctorate (PhD), about 10 years after high school. PhD plus postdoctoral research.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Oceanography, Marine Biology, Earth Science.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps grade, write grants and analyze data; lecturing, mentoring students and leading cruises stay human.
Classes: AP Biology, Speech and debate, AP English Language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-1051.
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