by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for marine biology students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 115 master's degrees in marine biology during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The biological oceanography master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master'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 complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for marine biology students working on their master'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 Master'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 master's degree in marine biology.
It's hard to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a master's degree in marine biology. 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 master’s in marine biology from University of Miami
It's hard to beat Duke University if you want to pursue a master's degree in marine biology. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from Duke University
University of Georgia is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in marine biology. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from University of Georgia
It's hard to beat William & Mary if you want to pursue a master's degree in marine biology. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from William & Mary
University of South Carolina - Columbia is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in marine biology. UofSC is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.More information about a master’s in marine biology from University of South Carolina - Columbia
Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Florida Tech is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Melbourne.More information about a master’s in marine biology from Florida Institute of Technology
Located in the city of Jacksonville, JU is a private not-for-profit university with a small student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from Jacksonville University
Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from The University of Alabama
Located in the midsize city of Charleston, C of C is a public college with a large student population.More information about a master’s in marine biology from College of Charleston
Explore the best marine biology colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 422 | 49 |
| Georgia | 370 | 2 |
| North Carolina | 334 | 12 |
| Virginia | 331 | 7 |
| South Carolina | 260 | 28 |
| Alabama | 258 | 1 |
| Louisiana | 250 | 8 |
| Mississippi | 243 | 8 |
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 | 313 |
| Conservation Biology | 18 |
| Ecology | 16 |
| Environmental Biology | 3 |
| [Biological Systematics](/majors/biological-biomedical-sciences/ecology-evolution-systematics-population-biology/Biological Systematics/rankings/best-graduate-schools/masters-degrees/southeast/) | 3 |
