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Marine Science Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 11 students earned their Marine Science degrees in MA.

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
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Master’s Degree 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3

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: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 90.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.1%
  • 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
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UMass Boston. In their early career, UMass Boston grads earn an average salary of $50,432. A typical student attending UMass Boston will pay a net price of $17,752.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The average student takes 4.43 years to complete their degree at UMass Dartmouth. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,050.

Marine Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Geoscientists 15% $81,180
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Physical Scientists 10% $113,360
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 9% $83,500

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
Museum Studies 110

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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