by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 5 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for doctor's degree seekers in the field of marine biology. Combined, these schools handed out 29 doctor's degrees in marine biology to qualified students.
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Your choice of marine biology for getting your doctor's degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for marine biology students working on their doctor's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Marine Biology Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a doctor's degree in marine biology.
Duke University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a doctor's degree in marine biology. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from Duke University
It is difficult to beat University of Georgia if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in marine biology. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat William & Mary if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in marine biology. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from William & Mary
Any student pursuing a degree in a doctor's degree in marine biology needs to take a look at University of Miami. Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from University of Miami
Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from University of Southern Mississippi
Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in marine biology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Explore the best marine biology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 217 | 3 |
| North Carolina | 190 | 8 |
| Georgia | 190 | 5 |
| Virginia | 182 | 9 |
| Mississippi | 154 | 3 |
| South Carolina | 135 | 1 |
One of 11 majors within the Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology area of study, Marine Biology has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Epidemiology | 74 |
| Ecology | 51 |
| Other Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 14 |
| Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 4 |
| Conservation Biology | 1 |
