Marine Sciences Master’s Degrees
There are 33 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Marine Sciences. This degree is more popular with female students, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.1% of Marine Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 482 students earned theirMarine 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 | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Sciences Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s 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 master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 70.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 64.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 5 | 5.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.1% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Marine Sciences Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Marine Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Monterey Bay tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 108 master's degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's 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.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's 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 is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's 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 master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's 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.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's 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 Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's 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.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's 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 comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Sciences here go on to 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
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