by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Cal Poly compares to other colleges that offer marine science.
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Cal Poly is a solid choice among schools offering marine science. More specifically it was ranked #4 out of 11 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in California.
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in marine science.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of marine science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of marine science bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a bachelor’s in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the marine science majors at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
The marine science program at Cal Poly offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 24 |
Cal Poly awarded 24 degrees in marine sciences recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).