2026 Best Marine Biology Associate’s Degree Schools
Marine Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 96 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best marine biology schools.
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Best Schools for Marine Biology in the United States
See the highest-ranked marine biology schools offering a associate’s degree below.
Top Schools in Marine Biology
Leading the list is Southern Maine Community College, our #1 school for marine biology. Located in the city of South Portland, Southern Maine Community College is a moderately-sized public university. About 15 marine biology degrees were awarded at Southern Maine Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marine biology degree recipients from Southern Maine Community College generally make around $41,328. Typical student debt for the program is $13,869.
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Other Marine Biology Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 96 schools evaluated.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
