Oceanography

Oceanography is located at the FSU College of Arts & Sciences. Research is also conducted in collaboration with the Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies (COAPS). To learn more about research opportunities with the EOAS Department, you can visit the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Science Research Page.

A great place to start your search would with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Common jobs in Oceanography:

• Geoscientist
• Hydrologist
• Natural Sciences Manager

There are many more jobs and specializations that you can do with your degree. Talk to Faculty and Staff within your department for ideas and additional questions.

If you are thinking of going to FSU's graduate school look up the individual requirements:

FSU Office of Admission

FSU Department of EOAS Oceanography Graduate Overview

FSU Libraries has many resources dedicated to meeting the needs of students and faculty throughout their academic careers. A few are listed below, but more can be found on our website, https://lib.fsu.edu.

• Course Reserves: Textbooks that professors set aside in conjunction with their departments, SGA, and the libraries for students to check out.
• Equipment and Software: Software, Technology, and office supplies are needed to help you accomplish your academic goals. Some examples include DSLR Cameras, laptops, and projectors. Software can include Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft products, SPSS, MatLab, and more.
• Study Rooms, conveniently available for Students, Faculty, and Staff, provide a conducive environment for focused learning.
• Tutoring services are readily available in Strozier and Dirac Libraries. The tutoring schedule can be found on our website.
• Workshops: Notable workshops include Introduction to Python, Patent Searching, Avoiding Viral Misinformation, and Tools & Strategies for Avoiding Plagiarism.

Are you looking to go back to school eventually? Here are some standardized tests taken by people in the STEM Field.

• Graduate Records Examination (GRE)
• Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)
• Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
• Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)