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#1 #1 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME the University of Maine is known for being a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 71 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $17,617 Median Starting Salary $56,660
#2 #2 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. California State University-Monterey Bay Seaside, CA California State University-Monterey Bay is a non selective school. Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 75 SAT Score 960–1,160 Est. Net Price * $11,435 Median Starting Salary $53,161
#3 #3 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Maine Maritime Academy is a fairly selective school. They receive approximately 1,160 applications each year. Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $19,964 Median Starting Salary $58,454
#4 #4 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. University of Florida Gainesville, FL the University of Florida is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 23% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,310–1,480 Est. Net Price * $11,740 Median Starting Salary $49,736
#5 #5 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. University of California-Davis Davis, CA the University of California-Davis is a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 37% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,180–1,420 Est. Net Price * $17,385 Median Starting Salary $49,792
#6 #6 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX Texas A&M University-College Station is a fairly selective school. Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Est. Net Price * $20,375 Median Starting Salary $53,386
#7 #7 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA Overall, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a extremely selective school. Acceptance Rate 30% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,230–1,420 Est. Net Price * $19,184 Median Starting Salary $55,132
#8 #8 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. University of Georgia Athens, GA the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school. Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,250–1,430 Est. Net Price * $17,180 Median Starting Salary $54,475
#9 #9 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA Western Washington University is a non selective school. They receive approximately 11,900 applications each... Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,150–1,350 Est. Net Price * $21,105 Median Starting Salary $54,260
#10 #10 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S. The College of the Florida Keys Key West, FL Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $15,980 Median Starting Salary $55,193
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About Marine Sciences

A program that focuses on the study of biology, chemistry, geology and physics applied to marine, estuarine and coastal environments. Includes instruction in marine biogeochemistry, atmosphere and ocean dynamics, coastal ecology, coastal ocean processes, microbial ecology, marine ecosystem modeling, and polar microbiology.

For all the 356 degrees awarded in Marine Sciences per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 216 students graduating with degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 65% percent identify as women and 35% percent identify as men. While students at schools all over the country study Marine Sciences, California has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Marine Sciences is $47,533.

Popularity of Marine Sciences Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

For Marine Sciences majors, some of the most in demand careers include Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other and Natural Sciences Managers. Not only that, Marine Sciences graduates may find a top paying job, such as Physical Scientists, All Other or Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Marine Sciences majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Marine Sciences majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

216

Female Students

141 (65%)

Male Students

75 (34%)

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Marine Sciences

#1 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

94%

71

1,080–1,340

$17,617

$56,660

#2 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

92%

75

960–1,160

$11,435

$53,161

#3 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

58%

2

1,090–1,290

$19,964

$58,454

#4 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

23%

15

1,310–1,480

$11,740

$49,736

#5 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

37%

20

1,180–1,420

$17,385

$49,792

#6 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

63%

13

1,170–1,400

$20,375

$53,386

#7 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

30%

12

1,230–1,420

$19,184

$55,132

#8 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

43%

1

1,250–1,430

$17,180

$54,475

#9 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

93%

1

1,150–1,350

$21,105

$54,260

#10 Best College for Marine Sciences in the U.S.

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6

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$15,980

$55,193

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