Marine Science Schools in California
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in California
In this state, there are 95,310 people employed in jobs related to a Marine Science degree, compared to 459,050 nationwide.
Wages for Marine Science Jobs in California
In this state, Marine Science grads earn an average of $134,591. Nationwide, they make an average of $113,156.
Most Popular Marine Science Programs in CA
Our data covers 6 colleges in California offering Marine Science degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $38,154 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $62,831 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 30% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,123 a year. About 42% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,145 a year. With an admission rate of 96%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $58,993 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 80% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $63,275 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 10%, getting in takes some planning. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.
Marine Science Careers in CA
Some of the careers Marine Science majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 10% | $110,931 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 9% | $79,550 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 9% | $100,077 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 9% | $132,227 |
| Industrial Ecologists | 9% | $83,212 |
| Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists | 7% | $73,261 |
| Climate Change Policy Analysts | 7% | $46,198 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 5% | $92,484 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | 5% | $72,607 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 4% | $58,500 |
| Environmental Restoration Planners | 4% | $61,737 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | 4% | $90,139 |
Related Majors in California
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Marine Science.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 30,141 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
| International Studies | 5,740 |
| Nutrition Science | 5,456 |
| Behavioral Science | 5,391 |
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