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Marine Science Schools in Texas

In 2020-2021, 20 students earned their Marine Science degrees in TX.

In this state, Marine Science is the 170th most popular major out of a total 252 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Marine Science Majors in Texas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13
Master’s Degree 7

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 10.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
  • White: 45.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 30.0%
  • Other Races: 5.0%
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Jobs for Marine Science Grads in Texas

21,920 people in the state and 431,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marine science.

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Wages for Marine Science Jobs in Texas

In this state, marine science grads earn an average of $80,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $83,600.

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

10 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

66% of students get financical aid. 84% of the teachers are full time. The 2.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
10,820 Total Students

71% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,203. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, UT Rio Grande Valley grads earn an average salary of $35,955.

Marine Science Careers in TX

Some of the careers marine science majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Geoscientists 18% $131,710
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 17% $74,800
Natural Sciences Managers 16% $117,130
Professors 13% $57,170
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists 12% $62,400
Physical Scientists 11% $86,580
Biological Scientists 11% $80,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in TX
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 251
211
Nutrition Science 144
66
Biological & Physical Science 55
Computational Science 51
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution 32
International Studies 31

View all majors related to Marine Science

View Nationwide Marine Science Report

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