by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Cal Poly San Luis Obispo ranks in comparison to other schools with marine science programs.
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The bachelor's program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo was ranked #6 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine science list. It is also ranked #3 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 5 |
| Best Marine Science Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in marine science. This is a decrease of 57% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marine science students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is $27,337. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmarine science bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $5,333 | $13,373 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,089 | $1,089 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,220 | $17,220 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,937 | $2,937 |
Learn more about Cal Poly San Luis Obispo tuition and fees.
Of the 12 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Marine Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo does not offer an online option for its marine science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine science majors at California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nutrition Science | 80 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 26 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.