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Marine Science in New York

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Marine Science Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 27 students earned their Marine Science degrees in NY.

In terms of popularity, Marine Science is the 269th most popular major in the state out of a total 336 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 16
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 16
Master’s Degree 11

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 59.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.2%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in New York

There are 14,860 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 New York

Marine Science grads earn an average of $89,000 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
27 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,119. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.00%.

Marine Science Careers in NY

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 21% $73,600
Geoscientists 19% $71,050
Professors 17% $88,970
Natural Sciences Managers 17% $124,560
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 13% $72,290
Biological Scientists 12% $88,430
Physical Scientists 10% $97,370

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 947
Human Biology 713
Interdisciplinary Studies 392
Nutrition Science 355
Sustainability Science 334
Science, Technology & Society 333
Biological & Physical Science 322
Behavioral Science 284

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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