Marine Sciences Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 100% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 482 people 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 (this page) | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Sciences Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Sciences Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 41 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Maine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 22 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates 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.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates 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.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences here go on to 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates 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.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a popular choice for Marine Sciences majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 7 undergraduate certificates in Marine Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.