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Master’s Degrees in Marine Science

68 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 16 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in marine science. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 22% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 2.9% of marine science graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors

In 2020-2021, 68 earned their master's degree in marine science. This earns it the #252 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marine science at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 68
Doctor’s Degree 36

Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for marine science majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in marine science. About 57.4% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 29
Women 39
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The racial-ethnic distribution of marine science master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 45
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 10
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There are 16 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marine science. Learn more about the most popular 16 below:

#1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
11 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for marine science students seekinga master's degree is Stony Brook University. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in marine science from SUNY Stony Brook. About 27% of this group were women, and 9% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#1

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
11 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida Atlantic University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 people received their master's degree in marine science from FAU. Of these students, 82% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

10 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

California State University - Monterey Bay is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. Each year, around 7,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in marine science from CSUMB. About 60% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

University of Maine

Orono, Maine
9 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Maine comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. Roughly 11,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,738 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 master's degrees were handed out to marine science majors at UMaine. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

Hawaii Pacific University

Honolulu, Hawaii
8 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Hawaii Pacific University. Roughly 4,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $20,250 per year. The marine science program at Hawaii Pacific University awarded 8 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 75% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

4 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. Roughly 32,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,857 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,002 per year. The marine science program at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley awarded 4 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

The 7th most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree is Nova Southeastern University. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $33,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,153 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in marine science from NUS Florida.

#7

San Jose State University

San Jose, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for marine science majors who are seeking their master's degree is San Jose State University. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. The marine science program at San Jose State University awarded 3 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#7

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, California
3 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

San Francisco State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. Roughly 27,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3 people received their master's degree in marine science from SFSU. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of Massachusetts - Boston

Boston, Massachusetts
2 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

University of Massachusetts - Boston is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in marine science. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,187 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,433 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in marine science from UMass Boston.

2 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
50% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,752 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,050 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 2 people received their master's degree in marine science from UT Austin. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

North Dartmouth, Massachusetts
1 Yearly Graduations

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,833 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,390 per year. The marine science program at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth awarded 1 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
1 Yearly Graduations

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in marine science. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,610 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1 people received their master's degree in marine science from Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to marine science that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 1,716
Sustainability Science 1,227
Nutrition Science 1,196
Behavioral Science 1,148
Computational Science 953

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

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