Marine Science Officer Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Marine Science Officer is offered at 9 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Marine Science Officer. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Marine Science Officer Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 561 students earned theirMarine Science Officer majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Science Officer at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 526 |
Earnings of Marine Science Officer Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Marine Science Officer of $58,110 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,096 |
| 4 years | $58,110 |
| 5 years | $66,829 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 88.2% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 15 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Science Officer graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12 | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 17.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 5.9% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 5.9% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Science Officer Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a associate degree in Marine Science Officer. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marine Science Officer students seeking a associate degree is SUNY Maritime College. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Marine Science Officer in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Science Officer majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Marine Science Officer from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a popular choice for Marine Science Officer majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 94 associate degrees in Marine Science Officer in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Science Officer majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their associate degree in Marine Science Officer from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Science Officer here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maine Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Science Officer majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Marine Science Officer in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Science Officer here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Science Officer. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Marine Science Officer from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Science Officer here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Michigan College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Science Officer. This school awarded 41 associate degrees in Marine Science Officer in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Science Officer. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Marine Science Officer from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Science Officer. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Marine Science Officer from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Alpena Community College is a popular choice for Marine Science Officer majors seeking their associate degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clatsop Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Science Officer. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Science Officer that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 539 |
| Marine Transportation, Other | 58 |
| Commercial Fishing | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.