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Marine Sciences in California

Marine Sciences Schools in California

144 Marine Sciences students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Marine Sciences is the 376th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors in California

Marine Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 127
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, a marine sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine sciences majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Marine Sciences Grads in California

There are 40,140 people in the state and 431,630 people in the nation working in marine sciences jobs.

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Wages for Marine Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a marine sciences grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in California that offer marine sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. A typical student attending CSUMB will pay a net price of $11,649. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
22,440 Total Students

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate. 57% of students get financical aid.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
39,074 Total Students

The average student takes 4.30 years to complete their degree at UC Davis. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. 78% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 44%. 65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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