How much will an oceanography or marine biology masters student get paid?
An Oceanography or Marine Biology student accepted as a Research or Teaching Assistant starts out earning $19.67 per hour for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. Once the student passes their comprehensive exams (usually taken during the second year of studies) they are eligible for an increase in pay to $21.34 per hour. Depending on availability of funding and the research, a student is eligible to work up to 40 hours a week during the summer months.
