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Marine Science in Texas

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Marine Science Schools in Texas

35 students earned Marine Science degrees in Texas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Marine Science is the 238th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Bachelor’s Degree 10
Master’s Degree 7
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 5
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 5

Gender Distribution

In Texas, 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 Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.0%
  • White: 54.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 17.1%
  • Other Races: 2.9%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 21,920 people employed in jobs related to a marine science degree, compared to 431,630 nationwide.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in Texas

A typical salary for a marine science grad in the state is $80,900, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Texas that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
70,418 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending Texas A&M College Station will pay a net price of $18,919.

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 66% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 84%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,287 after earning their degree at this institution.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $39,367 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. The student loan default rate is 6.70% which is lower than average.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

Marine Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Geoscientists 18% $131,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Professors 13% $57,170
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $62,400
Physical Scientists 11% $86,580
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 8,968
Natural Sciences 1,718
Interdisciplinary Studies 660
Biological & Physical Science 653
International Studies 600
Behavioral Science 475
Nutrition Science 454
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