About this Program

The physical oceanography concentration in the 海洋 & Earth Sciences B.S. degree is designed for students considering employment or graduate work in the field of physical oceanography. Physical oceanography is the study of physical conditions and physical processes in the ocean, especially the transport and physical properties of ocean waters (particularly heat and salt).

Program Highlights

  • The program provides student with the necessary training for employment with a B.S. in a wide range of federal, state, local and private venues

  • The program provides students with the necessary background for graduate work in oceanography, marine science, applied math and environmental science

  • Small class sizes at the upper division level means student work closely with faculty in their discipline as a part of their undergraduate experience

  • The program is unique in the state of Virginia

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science
Concentration
Physical 海洋ography
Delivery Modes
校园

职业生涯

Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development 服务sOccupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

$105,830 Median Salary

Study the composition, structure, and other physical aspects of the Earth. May use geological, 物理, and mathematics knowledge in exploration for oil, 气体, 矿物质, or underground water; or in waste disposal, land reclamation, or other environmental problems. May study the Earth's internal composition, atmospheres, 海洋, and its magnetic, 电, and gravitational forces. Includes mineralogists, crystallographers, paleontologists, stratigraphers, 测量技师, and seismologists.

Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other

$51,160 Median Salary

All life, physical, and social science technicians not listed separately.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

$98,560 Median Salary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and 物理. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

$93,010 Median Salary

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

校友 职业生涯

National 海洋ic and Atmospheric Administration
U.S. 海军
Environmental Protection Agency
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
U.S. National Science Foundation
NGO's such as The Nature Conservancy

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Physical 海洋ography at ODU?
Students entering the Bachelor of Science program in Physical 海洋ography should meet the minimum university admission requirements Undergraduate 入学.

Students must first declare the 海洋 and Earth science major, physical oceanography concentration, with the chief departmental advisor (CDA).  Entering students should be prepared to take MATH 211 (Calculus I), although students with math deficiencies can take remedial math classes as needed (e.g., 数学102, 103M, 162M, 163 or 166, as needed; note that all of these courses will not necessarily be required before taking MATH 211; please consult the catalog or CDA for details).

转移

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成本

Estimated rates for the 2023-24 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.

Active Duty 军事 Rate
成本 Per-Credit $250
Virginia Resident
成本 Per-Credit $393
技术 Delivered 课程 Outside Virginia and/or the United States
成本 Per-Credit $407
Non-Resident
成本 Per-Credit $1,073

Ways to Save

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联系

Assistant Professor; Chief Departmental Advisor

345 OCEANOGRAPHY & PHYSICS BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529