The Marine Science major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Sciences, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Sciences, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Natural Sciences Managers SOC: 11-9121 Occupation: Natural Sciences Managers | $161,180 | 100,870 | N/A | N/A |
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists SOC: 19-1023 Occupation: Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists | $72,860 | 16,920 | N/A | N/A |
Biological Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-1029 Occupation: Biological Scientists, All Other | $93,330 | 59,710 | N/A | N/A |
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health SOC: 19-2041 Occupation: Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | 84,930 | N/A | N/A |
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers SOC: 19-2042 Occupation: Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $99,240 | 22,510 | N/A | N/A |
Physical Scientists, All Other SOC: 19-2099 Occupation: Physical Scientists, All Other | $117,960 | 22,580 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $161,180 | 100,870 |
| 2023 | $157,740 | 96,520 |
| 2022 | $144,440 | 82,570 |
| 2021 | $137,900 | 74,760 |
| 2020 | $137,940 | 75,870 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,860 | 16,920 |
| 2023 | $70,600 | 17,100 |
| 2022 | $67,430 | 17,410 |
| 2021 | $64,650 | 15,930 |
| 2020 | $66,350 | 17,200 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $93,330 | 59,710 |
| 2023 | $91,100 | 61,220 |
| 2022 | $87,300 | 55,300 |
| 2021 | $82,530 | 47,050 |
| 2020 | $85,290 | 41,680 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,060 | 84,930 |
| 2023 | $78,980 | 80,730 |
| 2022 | $76,480 | 77,270 |
| 2021 | $76,530 | 76,890 |
| 2020 | $73,230 | 84,610 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,240 | 22,510 |
| 2023 | $92,580 | 24,620 |
| 2022 | $87,480 | 25,230 |
| 2021 | $83,680 | 23,620 |
| 2020 | $93,580 | 27,890 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,960 | 22,580 |
| 2023 | $112,280 | 20,820 |
| 2022 | $107,970 | 19,820 |
| 2021 | $104,100 | 19,680 |
| 2020 | $107,210 | 19,050 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |