Master’s Degrees in Marine Science
Education Levels of Marine Science Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 89 people earned their master's degree in marine science. This makes it the 252nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marine science 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 Science Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for marine science majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in marine science. About 73.0% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 24 |
| Women | 65 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marine science 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 Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marine science. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:
Stony Brook University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree. 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 science from SUNY Stony Brook. About 50% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The most popular school in the United States for marine science students seekinga master's degree is Florida Atlantic University. 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 science from FAU.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - Monterey Bay. 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 science from CSUMB. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Maine is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. 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 science from UMaine. Of these students, 100% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. 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 science from Hawaii Pacific University. About 78% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. 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 science from UT Rio Grande Valley. About 43% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
San Jose State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. 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 science from San Jose State. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
San Francisco State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. 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 science from SFSU. Of these students, 60% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 10th most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Massachusetts - Boston. 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 science from UMass Boston.
The University of Texas at Austin is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. 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 science 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 science. 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 science from UMass Dartmouth. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. 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 science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi. About 71% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marine science that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,860 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,636 |
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 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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