by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marine Science](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/marine-science/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for marine science students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in marine science, balancing cost against outcomes.
University Of Maine earned the #1 spot for value among marine science schools in Maine. Set in the suburb of Orono, University Of Maine is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Marine Science graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Early-career marine science graduates make about $29,243. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 97%.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the one ranked school only.
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