2027 Best Marine Biology Schools in Massachusetts

Marine Biology is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their marine biology programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marine biology students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Marine Biology Schools in Massachusetts

Best Schools for Marine Biology in Massachusetts

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the marine biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Marine Biology

1

Boston University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

35 Marine Biology Degrees Awarded

$70,479 Median Starting Salary

Boston University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in marine biology. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Boston University awarded about 35 marine biology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the marine biology program make about $70,479 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marine biology from Boston University

2

Northeastern University
Boston, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

30 Marine Biology Degrees Awarded

$39,255 Median Starting Salary

Northeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marine biology, landing the #2 spot this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 30 marine biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marine biology degree from Northeastern University earn around $39,255 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,611 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marine biology from Northeastern University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 2 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.