2027 Best Marine Science Schools in the Southeast 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 6 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best marine science schools.
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Best Schools for Marine Science in the Southeast Region
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine science education in the Southeast Region.
Top Schools in Marine Science
University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in marine science. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 31 marine science degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine science program make about $58,388 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,669.
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Florida Atlantic University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best marine science schools. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. About 11 marine science degrees were awarded at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine science program make about $49,340 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong marine science program will find one at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #3. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 marine science students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Marine Science graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $50,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,015.
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Students looking for a strong marine science program will find one at Florida Keys Community College, which ranked #4. This small public university is located in the town of Key West. Florida Keys Community College awarded about 11 marine science degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marine science degree recipients from Florida Keys Community College generally make around $47,373. Florida Keys Community College graduates carry a median of $13,236 in student loans.
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New College Of Florida is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in marine science, landing the #5 spot this year. New College Of Florida is a small public school located in the city of Sarasota. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. New College Of Florida awarded about 12 marine science degrees in the most recent data year. Marine Science graduates of New College Of Florida earn a median of $26,626 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,407.
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University Of South Alabama earned the #6 position for marine science this year. Located in the city of Mobile, University Of South Alabama is a large public university. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 marine science degrees were awarded at University Of South Alabama in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine science program make about $51,592 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,513 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 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).
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