Marine Sciences Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Marine Sciences is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Marine Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about100% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 482 degrees were awarded toMarine Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Sciences Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Marine Sciences of $38,329 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,992 |
| 4 years | $38,329 |
| 5 years | $48,064 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Marine Sciences majors who have their associate degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 64.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 11 |
| Women | 6 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Sciences Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a associate degree in Marine Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marine Sciences students seeking a associate degree is California State University-Monterey Bay. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 38 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 14 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 11 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 8 associate degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their associate degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.