2027 Best Marine Science Schools in the New England Region

Marine Science programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best marine science schools.

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• Best Marine Science Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Marine Science in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine science education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Marine Science

1

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Marine Science Degrees Awarded

$54,669 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth, our #1 school for marine science. Set in the suburb of North Dartmouth, University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 15 marine science degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine science program make about $54,669 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,106. Get the full marine science details for University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

2

University Of Maine
Orono, ME

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

77 Marine Science Degrees Awarded

$29,243 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maine came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best marine science schools. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 77 marine science degrees were awarded at University Of Maine in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, marine science degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $29,243. University Of Maine graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full marine science program report for University Of Maine

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.