by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how CSUMB ranks among other schools offering degrees in marine science.
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CSUMB holds a strong position among schools offering marine science. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 11 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in California.
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Monterey Bay conferred 99 bachelor’s degrees in marine science.
Marine Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from CSUMB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,329 a year. This is lower than $55,901, the median for all majors at CSUMB.
To complete a bachelor’s at CSUMB, marine science students borrow a median amount of $17,800 in student loans. This is above $14,622, the typical median for all majors at CSUMB.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,695 | $1,695 |
Find out more about CSUMB tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 38% of marine science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 62% went to women.
The majority of marine science bachelor’s degree graduates at CSUMB are White. About 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a bachelor’s in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
In the most recent graduating class, 56% of marine science master’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of marine science master’s degree graduates at CSUMB were White. Approximately 89% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Monterey Bay with a master’s in marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the marine science majors at California State University-Monterey Bay.
This marine science program at CSUMB includes the following concentrations:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 108 |
CSUMB granted 108 completions in marine sciences in the most recent reporting year — 60% to women and 40% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (46%).