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Marine Science in Massachusetts

Marine Science Schools in Massachusetts

18 students earned Marine Science degrees in Massachusetts in the 2022-2023 year.

A Marine Science major is the 252nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 8
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a marine science major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 61.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 16.7%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Massachusetts

There are 11,560 people in the state and 431,630 people in the nation working in marine science jobs.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in Massachusetts

In this state, marine science grads earn an average of $87,650. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,642. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

66% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. 98% of students get financical aid.

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Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to marine science.

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 589
Nutrition Science 316
International Studies 311
Sustainability Science 203
Mathematics & Computer Science 148
Interdisciplinary Studies 142
Human Computer Interaction 124
Biological & Physical Science 110

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View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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