Marine Sciences

Bachelor's degree · University of Maine · Orono, ME

CIP 30.32

$29,243Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$46,292Median earnings 4 years after

$55,546Median earnings 5 years after

$27,000Median federal debt

61Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Marine Sciences at University of Maine earn a median of $29,243 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $52,667 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,959–$68,489). Median debt is $27,000, about 92% of first-year earnings.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Marine Sciences graduates from University of Maine make?

The median salary is $29,243 one year after graduation and $55,546 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.