2027 Best Marine Biology Schools in the Southwest Region

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.

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 the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Marine Biology in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine biology education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Marine Biology

1

Texas A And M University College Station
College Station, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

108 Marine Biology Degrees Awarded

$40,352 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked Texas A And M University College Station the best school in the country for a degree in marine biology. Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public school located in the city of College Station. About 84% of students finish within six years. Texas A And M University College Station awarded about 108 marine biology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marine biology degree from Texas A And M University College Station earn around $40,352 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,461. Read more about the marine biology program at Texas A And M University College Station

2

The University Of Texas Pan American
Edinburg, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

17 Marine Biology Degrees Awarded

$46,404 Median Starting Salary

The University Of Texas Pan American is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marine biology, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a very large public institution. Roughly 51% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 marine biology degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas Pan American in the most recent year. Students who receive their marine biology degree from The University Of Texas Pan American earn around $46,404 in the first couple years of their career. The University Of Texas Pan American graduates carry a median of $14,694 in student loans. Read more about the marine biology program at The University Of Texas Pan American

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.