Master’s Degrees in Marine Sciences
Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their master's degree in marine sciences. This makes it the 600th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marine sciences 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 Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for marine sciences majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for marine sciences majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in marine sciences. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marine sciences master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 67 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Most Popular Marine Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marine sciences. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Florida Atlantic University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for marine sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from FAU.
The most popular school in the United States for marine sciences students seekinga master's degree is Stony Brook University. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - Monterey Bay comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine sciences. 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, 10 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from CSUMB. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Maine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine sciences. 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, 9 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from UMaine. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine sciences. Each year, around 4,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,580 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,183 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from Hawaii Pacific University. Of these students, 78% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 6th most popular school in the country for marine sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from UT Rio Grande Valley. Of these students, 43% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
San Francisco State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine sciences. Each year, around 27,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from SFSU. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.
San Jose State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine sciences. 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, 3 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from San Jose State. About 100% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Massachusetts - Boston comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine sciences. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,905 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from UMass Boston.
The 10th most popular school in the country for marine sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from UT Austin.
University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine sciences. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,533 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from UMass Dartmouth. About 100% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for marine sciences majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in marine sciences from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Of these students, 71% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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