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2024 Best Chemical & Physical Oceanography Master's Degree Schools

13 Colleges in the United States
182 Master's Degrees
Chemical & Physical Oceanography is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #410 most popular master's degree program in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for chemical & physical oceanography students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 182 master's degrees in chemical & physical oceanography to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Chemical & Physical Oceanography School for Your Master's Degree

Best Chemical & Physical Oceanography Master's Degree Schools The chemical & physical oceanography 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. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:

Overall Quality Is a Must

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.

Other Factors We Consider

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 schools for chemical & physical oceanography students working on their master's degree.

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The chemical & physical oceanography 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 Chemical & Physical Oceanography Master's Degree Schools.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Chemical & Physical Oceanography in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography.

10 Top Schools for a Master's in Chemical & Physical Oceanography

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography needs to check out Texas A&M University - College Station. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from Texas A&M University - College Station

2
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2 Annual Graduates

Every student who is interested in a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography has to look into University of Wisconsin - Madison. Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of Wisconsin - Madison

3
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography has to look into University of Connecticut. Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of Connecticut

4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
29 Annual Graduates

University of California - San Diego is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in chemical & physical oceanography. UCSD is a fairly large public university located in the city of La Jolla.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of California - San Diego

5
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of Washington - Seattle Campus

6
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

7
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
14 Annual Graduates

Located in the suburb of Kingston, URI is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of Rhode Island

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
9 Annual Graduates

UC Santa Cruz is a large public university located in the small city of Santa Cruz.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of California - Santa Cruz

8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4 Annual Graduates

UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
6 Annual Graduates

Oregon State is a very large public university located in the city of Corvallis.More information about a master’s in chemical & physical oceanography from Oregon State University

Chemical & Physical Oceanography by Region

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One of 7 majors within the Geological & Earth Sciences area of study, Chemical & Physical Oceanography has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Geology & Earth Sciences 1,154
Other Geological & Earth Sciences/Geosciences 137
Hydrology & Water Resources Science 97
Geophysics & Seismology 79
Geochemistry 12
Paleontology 2

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