Marine Science Undergraduate Certificates
There are 33 schools in the United States where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Marine Science. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 100% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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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 (this page) | 2 |
| Associate’s Degree | 17 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 306 |
| Master’s Degree | 121 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 36 |
Earnings of Marine Science Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Marine Science majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
A undergraduate certificate in Marine Science is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Science graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 100.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Science Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 41 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Maine comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 71 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. This school awarded 38 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. This school awarded 24 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 19 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Micronesia-FSM is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Francisco State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates 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.
Western Washington University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 14 undergraduate certificates 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.
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates 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 South Alabama is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 11 undergraduate certificates 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.
Oregon State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Marine Science. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates 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.
San Jose State University is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 Rio Grande Valley is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 8 undergraduate certificates in Marine Science in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
St. Mary's College of Maryland is a popular choice for Marine Science majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their undergraduate certificate in Marine Science from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Science Majors to Study
| 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.