Bachelor’s Degrees in Marine Science
Education Levels of Marine Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 262 people earned their bachelor's degree in marine science. This earns it the #263 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marine science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 262 |
| Master’s Degree | 89 |
| Associate Degree | 34 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 28 |
| Basic Certificate | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 10 |
Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in marine science is $27,337. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $27,303 and the high is $28,290.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for marine science students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in marine science. About 70.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 78 |
| Women | 184 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marine science bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 151 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 34 |
Most Popular Marine Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 10 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in marine science. Learn more about the most popular 10 below:
California State University - Monterey Bay tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for marine science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Roughly 7,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from CSUMB. Of these students, 69% were women and 51% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - Monterey Bay marine science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Maine. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from UMaine. Of these students, 67% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Maine marine science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in marine science. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Of these students, 77% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo marine science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
The 4th most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Florida. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from UF. Of these students, 77% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
University of California - Davis is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in marine science. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from UC Davis. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in marine science. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from Texas A&M College Station. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
Maine Maritime Academy is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in marine science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,474 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from Maine Maritime. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in marine science at Maine Maritime Academy make a median salary of 27,337.
Western Washington University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in marine science. Each year, around 15,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,997 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,167 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from WWU. Of these students, 74% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that WWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $27,337.
The College of the Florida Keys is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in marine science. Roughly 800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 0 people received their bachelor's degree in marine science from CFK. Of these students, 50% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The College of the Florida Keys marine science graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $27,337.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marine science that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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