Marine Sciences at California State University-Monterey Bay
If you are interested in studying Marine Sciences, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Monterey Bay is in Seaside, CA.
During the most recent reporting year, 108 marine sciences degrees were granted at California State University-Monterey Bay.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-Monterey Bay
Many students take online classes at California State University-Monterey Bay. Of 7,713 students, 420 (5%) studied exclusively online and 3,559 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Marine Sciences graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, by degree type.
Program-wide, Marine Sciences graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay are 60% women (65) and 40% men (43).
Marine Sciences Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay
Among the 99 bachelor’s marine sciences graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, 62% were women (61) and 38% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 10 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Marine Sciences bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, above the national average of 34%.*
Marine Sciences Master’s Program at California State University-Monterey Bay
Among the 9 master’s marine sciences graduates at California State University-Monterey Bay, 44% were women (4) and 56% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Marine Sciences master’s degree recipients at California State University-Monterey Bay, below the national average of 26%.*
*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 State University-Monterey Bay pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Marine Sciences graduates, 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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