# California State University-Monterey Bay: Marine Sciences (bachelor's)

Seaside, CA. IPEDS 409698, CIP 30.32. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/california-state-university-monterey-bay/majors/marine-sciences

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $27,268
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $59,782 (U.S. median for this major: $53,037 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $17,800 (U.S. median $22,400)
- Rank in CA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Marine Sciences at CA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-Monterey Bay | $59,782 | $17,800 | $13,663 | 59% |

## Careers
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $171,290 Salinas, CA, $210,230 CA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041): median wage $101,560 Salinas, CA, $106,510 CA, $82,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.1% by 2035
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (SOC 19-1023): median wage $84,900 Salinas, CA, $98,530 CA, $76,780 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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