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Marine Sciences in California

Marine Sciences Schools in California

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

As a degree choice, Marine Sciences is the 411th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Sciences Majors in California

Marine Sciences 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 sciences major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine sciences 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 Sciences Grads in California

There are 40,140 people in the state and 431,630 people in the nation working in marine sciences jobs.

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Wages for Marine Sciences Jobs in California

A typical salary for a marine sciences grad in the state is $91,890, compared to a typical salary of $83,600 nationwide.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Most students complete their degree in 4.75 years. This public school has an average net price of $12,912.

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

It takes the average student 4.98 years to graduate. A typical student attending San Jose State will pay a net price of $14,370. The full-time teacher rate is 44%.

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