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Marine Science Schools in Massachusetts

In 2020-2021, 8 students earned their Marine Science degrees in MA.

As a degree choice, Marine Science is the 201st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 3

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, a marine science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of marine science majors in Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
  • White: 87.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.5%
  • Other Races: 0.0%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 11,560 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 Massachusetts

Marine Science grads earn an average of $87,650 in the state and $83,600 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Massachusetts that offer marine science degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,259 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $50,432 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.50% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
7,869 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 74%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $20,050. It takes the average student 4.43 years to graduate.

Marine Science Careers in MA

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Geoscientists 15% $81,180
Biological Scientists 14% $74,580
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 13% $77,280
Physical Scientists 10% $113,360
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 9% $83,500

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Nutrition Science 186
Sustainability Science 164
Museum Studies 110
Human Computer Interaction 95
Mathematics & Computer Science 94
International Studies 66
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 55
Systems Theory 53

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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