by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools in the Far Western US Region to determine which ones were the best for marine science students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 24 master's degrees in marine science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The marine science master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of various factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for marine science students working on their master's degree.
The marine science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Marine Science Master's Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for marine science students seeking a a master's degree.
California State University - Monterey Bay is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in marine science. Located in the suburb of Seaside, CSUMB is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from California State University - Monterey Bay
It is difficult to beat San Francisco State University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in marine science. Located in the city of San Francisco, SFSU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from San Francisco State University
It is hard to beat San Jose State University if you want to pursue a master's degree in marine science. Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in marine science from San Jose State University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in marine science has to look into Hawaii Pacific University. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Honolulu.More information about a master’s in marine science from Hawaii Pacific University
Explore the best marine science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| California | 253 | 16 |
| Hawaii | 85 | 8 |
| Alaska | 52 | 0 |
One of 51 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Marine Science has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Sciences | 24 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Sustainability Science | 195 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 175 |
| Gerontology | 161 |
| Dispute Resolution | 151 |
| Nutrition Science | 133 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 119 |
| International Studies | 88 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 83 |
| Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution | 82 |
| Behavioral Science | 81 |
