BIOL 111 Introductory Biology I
MARB 101 Succeeding in Science
MARS 102 Earth and Ocean Science
MARB 215 Marine Zoology
MARB 301 Genetics
MARB 303 Biostatistics
MARB 311 Ichthyology
MARB 315 Natural History of Vertebrates
MARB 320 Fisheries Techniques
MARB 425 Marine Ecology
MARB 435 Marine Invertebrate Zoology
MARB 445 Marine Fisheries Management
MARB 460 Fisheries Population Dynamics
Marine Fisheries, B.S.
This program offers courses in biological science with an emphasis on marine management. Due to the prime location of the campus, students will acquire useful hands-on experience under the close guidance of great professors. Students who complete this degree will have a solid scientific foundation with numerous applications, as well as being well-positioned for a successful career in the field of marine management.
This degree prepares students to thrive in the lucrative field of fisheries management. With a strong foundation in science and a mix of classroom, laboratory, and field experiences, students with this degree are poised to become the next leaders of the marine management industry.
- Major Core Classes (Required)
- Elective Classes
Love What You Do
Second-to-none experiences in the classroom, the lab, and in the field combine to give our students the ultimate marine biology education, preparing them for an exciting and invaluable career.
Career Paths
Marine Management
Fisheries Management
Research
Professor
Conservation
Law Enforcement (Game Warden)
Environmental consultant
Outreach
Secondary Education
Hiring Agencies
Fisheries (Private and Public)
Zoos and Aquariums
State and Federal agencies
Private industry
Universities
Conservation Groups
Non-profits
Salary Ranges
Fishery Biologist: $54-78K
Research Scientist: $70-164K
Teaching Science in public schools: $45-60K
Research/Laboratory Assistant: $30-45K
Fisheries/Marine Mammal Observer: $40-65K
At Texas A&M University at Galveston we offer a comprehensive array of degrees which are geared to make the most of our ideal location on the edge of the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. With programs ranging from marine biology to maritime administration led by enterprising professors at the top of their fields, we’re full of the opportunities you’re seeking.