Best Schools for Marine Sciences

Marine Sciences graduates earn a median of $53,037 within four years of graduating, ranking #229 out of 283 tracked majors — 15% below the median across all fields. There are 2 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 102 recent graduates.

Earnings for Marine Sciences vary little between colleges — $46,292 to $59,782 from bottom to top. That is the usual pattern: the field you choose separates earnings more than the college you choose.

Schools

$53,037

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#229

of 283 Majors

102

Graduates

Marine Sciences by State

Top Marine Sciences Schools by Graduate Earnings

California State University-Monterey Bay

Seaside, CA · Public

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public

Majors with Similar Earnings

Health and Physical Education/Fitness $29,801 English Language and Literature/Letters, Other $29,787 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services $29,771 Animal Sciences $29,734 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other $29,665 Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other $29,505

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marine Sciences?

California State University-Monterey Bay ranks #1 for Marine Sciences with median graduate earnings of $59,782 within four years of graduating. There are 2 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Marine Sciences graduates earn?

Marine Sciences graduates earn an average of $53,037 within four years of graduating. This is 15% below the median across all majors. Earnings range from $46,292 to $59,782 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Marine Sciences program?

The average acceptance rate across Marine Sciences programs is 95.3%. The most selective program is at California State University-Monterey Bay with a 94.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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