by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal Poly. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Cal Poly highly for marine science, ranked #4 out of 11 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Schools | 4 of 11 |
| Best Marine Science Schools in California | 3 of 4 |
The following degree levels are granted in marine science at Cal Poly, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in marine science.
Cal Poly holds a strong position among schools offering marine science at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Marine Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Marine Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $6,077 | $14,546 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of marine science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of marine science bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal Poly are White. About 71% of graduates fell into 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cal Poly awarded 24 bachelor’s completions in marine sciences recently — 71% to women and 29% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (71%).