About this Program

Ph值.D degree follows the traditional path of original research in the field of oceanography. The emphasis areas are biological, chemical, geological, and physical oceanography, 和 earth and geological sciences. Interdisciplinary studies are emphasized and an integral part of the student experience. The curricula are 设计ed to prepare graduates for professional practice in their area of interest.

Program Highlights

  • 教师 do active research from here in Hampton Roads to the Arctic and Antarctic

  • Many of our graduate students participate in sea-going research expeditions around the world

  • Our graduate students present their research at national conferences, including the American Geophysical Union, 海洋 Sciences 和 Geological Society of America meetings

  • Community building is a strong aspect of graduate life in our Department thanks to our active Graduate Student Organization

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Doctor of Philosophy
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

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.

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

$98,560 Median Salary

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

Computer and Information Research Scientists

$119,570 Median Salary

Conduct research into fundamental computer and information science as theorists, 设计ers, or inventors. Develop solutions to problems in the field of computer hardware and software.

Natural Sciences Managers

$133,670 Median Salary

计划, 直接, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Environmental Engineers

$91,180 Median Salary

Research, 设计, 计划, or perform engineering duties in the prevention, 控制, and remediation of environmental hazards using various engineering disciplines. Work may include waste treatment, site remediation, or pollution 控制 technology.

校友 职业生涯

美国国家海洋和大气管理局

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for 海洋ography at ODU?
Students entering the Doctor of Philosophy program in 海洋ography should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
    • Passed both parts of the Ph.D. candidacy examination.
    • Filed a dissertation prospectus approved by the student’s dissertation committee.
    • Completed all formal course work.
    • The student must be admitted to candidacy at least 12 months before the time the degree is expected to be received, but usually not before the completion of one-and-a-half years of graduate work.

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.

Virginia Resident
成本 Per-Credit $599
Technology Delivered 课程 Outside Virginia and/or the United States
成本 Per-Credit $623
Non-Resident
成本 Per-Credit $1,439

Ways to Save

Here are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial aid

Scholarships

Dorothy Brown Smith Scholarship for New Students: $30,000, plus tuition, health insurance, and up to $2,000 in research supplies or travel. These scholarships are available to exceptional STEM majors applying to the OEAS M.S. 和Ph值.D. programs for the first time. Evaluation criteria include: GPA, GRE scores and research experience. Other scholarships available to current students are listed on the 海洋, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences site.

联系

Professor

337 OCEANOGRAPHY & PHYSICS BLDG
NORFOLK, 23529