by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 10 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marine science students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 68 master's degrees in marine science to qualified students.
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Your choice of marine science for getting your master's degree school matters. Important measures of a quality marine science program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
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.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
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 colleges for marine science 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 Science Master's Degree Schools 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 science.
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in marine science. Located in the large city of Austin, UT Austin is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from The University of Texas at Austin
California State University - Monterey Bay is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in marine science. CSUMB is a medium-sized public university located in the suburb of Seaside.More information about a master’s in marine science from California State University - Monterey Bay
Stony Brook University is a good choice for students pursuing a master's degree in marine science. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from Stony Brook University
It is difficult to beat University of Massachusetts - Boston if you want to pursue a master's degree in marine science. UMass Boston is a fairly large public university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in marine science from University of Massachusetts - Boston
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in marine science. Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Located in the city of Corpus Christi, Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
SFSU is a fairly large public university located in the large city of San Francisco.More information about a master’s in marine science from San Francisco State University
FAU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Boca Raton.More information about a master’s in marine science from Florida Atlantic University
San Jose State is a very large public university located in the city of San Jose.More information about a master’s in marine science from San Jose State University
NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a master’s in marine science from Nova Southeastern University
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Marine Science is one of 51 different types of Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 68 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,716 |
| Sustainability Science | 1,227 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,196 |
| Behavioral Science | 1,148 |
| Computational Science | 953 |
| International Studies | 834 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 748 |
| Data Analytics | 530 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 496 |
| Museum Studies | 490 |
