Marine Science Master’s Degrees
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Marine Science. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about31% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.1% of Marine Science graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marine Science Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 482 students earned theirMarine Science majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Science at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Marine Science of $38,329 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $27,992 |
| 4 years | $38,329 |
| 5 years | $48,064 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Marine Science. About 70.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 29 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 64.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3.1% |
| Race Unknown | 5 | 5.1% |
| International Students | 5 | 5.1% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.1% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Science Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Marine Science. Learn more about the most popular below:
California State University-Monterey Bay tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 38 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 22 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 15 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Hawaii Pacific University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Western Washington University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. This school awarded 11 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of South Alabama comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Oregon State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Science Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 482 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Science that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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