What does a Oceanographer do?

You research oceans and their physical properties.

How much does a Oceanographer earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 69'600, mid ~CHF CHF 93'600 per year (approximate).

Oceanographer

Nature & Environment

Oceanographers study the seas and their physical, chemical and biological properties. They investigate currents, sea levels and marine ecosystems and provide data for climate and environmental research.

Entry

~CHF 69'600

CHF 5'800/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 93'600

CHF 7'800/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity / ETH

Duration60 months

Your path to Oceanographer

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Secondary School

You are here

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High School4 years

Baccalaureate

📊 Grade average ~5.0 for admission (varies by canton)

Long-track (from grade 6)Short-track (from grade 8/9)Apprenticeship + BMS + Passerelle

University / ETH3 years

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree1.5–2 years

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Career Start

Master's degree

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Starting salary: CHF 69'600/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics8/10

🔬 Science9/10

💻 IT8/10

🔧 Manual4/10

🎨 Artistic2/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance5/10

🎨 Creativity7/10

🤝 Social Contact4/10

💪 Physical Demands4/10

📈 Career Growth6/10

🔮 Future Outlook7/10

🔥 Demand (current)1/10

✨ AI Risk2/10

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