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Marine Science in California

Marine Science Schools in California

144 Marine Science students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In this state, Marine Science is the 205th most popular major out of a total 270 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in California

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In California, 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 California is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.6%
  • Black or African American: 1.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.1%
  • White: 47.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 16.0%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in California

In this state, there are 40,140 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 California

In this state, marine science grads earn an average of $91,890. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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There are 3 colleges in California that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
7,409 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.63 years to graduate. A typical student attending CSUMB will pay a net price of $11,649.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
27,349 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. 78% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SFSU will pay a net price of $12,912.

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3 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370.

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

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 212
Gerontology 180
Sustainability Science 166
Dispute Resolution 157
Biological & Physical Science 148
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Nutrition Science 86
Human Computer Interaction 76

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View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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