1. United States Coast Guard Academy
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  4. MS Marine Science

MS Marine Science

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

United States Coast Guard Academy

Program Overview

Marine and Environmental Sciences (MES) is a study of the complex relationships between humans and the land, oceans and atmosphere. The MES major integrates oceanography, chemistry, biology, physics, and math to provide a technical, multidisciplinary education closely aligned with the Coast Guard missions of fisheries law enforcement; environmental response management; search and rescue operations; oil spill cleanup; and iceberg tracking.

Program Key Stats




57 %

Eligibility Criteria

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6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

A high school graduate with a GPA of 3.81, United States Coast Guard Academy requires you to be near the top of your class, and well above average. You'll need mostly A's, ideally with several AP or IB classes to help show your preparation at a college level, Essays, Letter of recommendation, Standardized test scores and Interview

Career Options

  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Wildlife veterinarians
  • Zoologist
  • Wildlife Conservation Officer

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