by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study marine sciences. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 7 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing marine sciences., using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked marine sciences. colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Florida the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in marine sciences.. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full marine sciences. report for University of Florida
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine sciences., landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marine sciences. report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best marine sciences. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full marine sciences. report for Texas A&M University-College Station
University of California-Davis came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best marine sciences. colleges for veterans. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marine sciences. program at University of California-Davis
Western Washington University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best marine sciences. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about marine sciences. at Western Washington University
California State University-Monterey Bay came in at #6 for veteran marine sciences. students this year. California State University-Monterey Bay scores 68.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full marine sciences. report for California State University-Monterey Bay
University of Maine placed #7 among the best marine sciences. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marine sciences. at University of Maine
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying marine sciences.: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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