Field of study · CIP 30.32
Marine Sciences
Offered at 44 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 6 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 13 | $39,446 | — | — |
| Master's | 13 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 10 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Maine | ME | $39,446 | $55,571 | $24,125 |
| 2 | California State University-Monterey Bay | CA | $35,521 | $49,226 | $14,500 |
| 3 | University of California-Davis | CA | $43,512 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do marine sciences graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in marine sciences reports median earnings of $39,446. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
