Marine Science Bachelor’s Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in Marine Science is offered at 33 colleges in the United States, where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Marine Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about36% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.3% of Marine Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marine Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 482 students earned theirMarine Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 306 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Marine Science of $38,329 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 | $27,992 |
| 4 years | $38,329 |
| 5 years | $48,064 |
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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Marine Science students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor’s degree in Marine Science. About 63.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 111 |
| Women | 195 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 61.8% |
| Asian | 22 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62 | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 5.6% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 7 | 2.3% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.3% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Marine Science Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Marine Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marine Science students seeking a bachelor's degree is California State University-Monterey Bay. This school awarded 108 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 38 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science 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 Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 16 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 11 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science 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 Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 8 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 7 bachelor's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Science Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 482 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Science that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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
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