Marine Sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
If you plan to study Marine Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Get started with the following essential facts.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is located in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 marine sciences degrees were granted at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Online & Distance Learning at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Online coursework is an option at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo. Of 23,069 students, 127 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 7,947 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Marine Sciences graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Sciences graduates at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo are 71% women (17) and 29% men (7).
Marine Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Of the 24 bachelor’s marine sciences degrees awarded at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, 71% were women (17) and 29% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, below the national average of 34%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Marine Sciences program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Marine Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | $73,261 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $72,607 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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