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#1 #1 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Eckerd College Saint Petersburg, FL Annually, Eckerd College grants about 80 degrees to students studying Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Animal Behavior and Ethology....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 80 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Est. Net Price * $40,122 Median Starting Salary $55,571
#2 #2 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Annually, Coastal Carolina University grants about 187 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 117 SAT Score 1,050–1,220 Est. Net Price * $14,453 Median Starting Salary $53,413
#3 #3 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 88 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 1,140–1,310 Est. Net Price * $37,936 Median Starting Salary $61,339
#4 #4 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC At the University of North Carolina Wilmington, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,200–1,330 Est. Net Price * $18,606 Median Starting Salary $51,010
#5 #5 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of New England Biddeford, ME At the University of New England, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biomedical Sciences, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 35 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Est. Net Price * $38,675 Median Starting Salary $57,658
#6 #6 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 108 SAT Score 1,160–1,390 Est. Net Price * $21,610 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#7 #7 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA At the University of California-San Diego, the most popular majors students study are Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Anatomy. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 717 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 25% Annual Degrees Awarded 85 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Est. Net Price * $13,293 Median Starting Salary $45,490
#8 #8 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Miami Coral Gables, FL At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 232 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 42 SAT Score 1,350–1,470 Est. Net Price * $41,028 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#9 #9 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL At Florida Southern College, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 1,190–1,340 Est. Net Price * $30,462 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#10 #10 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC Every year, the University of South Carolina-Columbia grants around 439 degrees to students studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Public Health, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score 1,210–1,400 Est. Net Price * $26,068 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#11 #11 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of California-Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA At the University of California-Santa Cruz, the most popular majors students pursue are Computer Science, Psychology, General, and Business/Managerial Economics. In fact, the University of California-Santa Cruz awards 598 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Est. Net Price * $16,526 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#12 #12 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY At Stony Brook University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 44 SAT Score 1,320–1,490 Est. Net Price * $18,601 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#13 #13 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Hilo Hilo, HI Annually, the University of Hawaii at Hilo grants around 89 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Pharmacy, Psychology, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 870–1,110 Est. Net Price * $12,936 Median Starting Salary $49,204
#14 #14 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA Annually, the University of Washington-Seattle Campus grants around 481 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Biochemistry....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 47 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Est. Net Price * $11,023 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#15 #15 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. The University of Tampa Tampa, FL Each year, The University of Tampa grants around 143 degrees to students majoring in Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Est. Net Price * $35,975 Median Starting Salary $54,830
#16 #16 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 384 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Est. Net Price * $19,752 Median Starting Salary $52,172
#17 #17 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 114 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,204 Median Starting Salary $50,565
#18 #18 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu, HI At the University of Hawaii at Manoa, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 216 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 70% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,030–1,260 Est. Net Price * $14,557 Median Starting Salary $49,424
#19 #19 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Every year, Maine Maritime Academy awards around 61 degrees to those studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,090–1,290 Est. Net Price * $21,433 Median Starting Salary $55,110
#20 #20 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. The University of West Florida Pensacola, FL At The University of West Florida, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Est. Net Price * $8,908 Median Starting Salary $49,074
#21 #21 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA Annually, California State University-Long Beach grants around 1491 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 47% Annual Degrees Awarded 48 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Est. Net Price * $9,731 Median Starting Salary $47,350
#22 #22 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. College of Charleston Charleston, SC Every year, the College of Charleston awards around 168 degrees to those majoring in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 32 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Est. Net Price * $20,806 Median Starting Salary $52,087
#23 #23 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico-Humacao Humacao, PR At the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 980–1,210 Est. Net Price * $13,137 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#24 #24 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI Each year, the University of Rhode Island awards around 290 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,050–1,290 Est. Net Price * $20,964 Median Starting Salary $56,016
#25 #25 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1694 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Hospitality Administration/Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 30 SAT Score 1,060–1,250 Est. Net Price * $10,742 Median Starting Salary $46,786
#26 #26 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, FL Every year, Nova Southeastern University grants about 453 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, and Neuroscience....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,060–1,310 Est. Net Price * $32,756 Median Starting Salary $48,364
#27 #27 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Boston University Boston, MA At Boston University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science, Economics, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 678 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,410–1,520 Est. Net Price * $27,551 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#28 #28 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA At the University of California-Los Angeles, the most popular majors students study are Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Sociology, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Est. Net Price * $15,166 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#29 #29 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Alaska Southeast Juneau, AK Each year, the University of Alaska Southeast awards about 29 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,140 Est. Net Price * $8,488 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#30 #30 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Rutgers University-New Brunswick New Brunswick, NJ At Rutgers University-New Brunswick, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer and Information Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,280–1,480 Est. Net Price * $19,052 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#31 #31 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Delaware Newark, DE Each year, the University of Delaware awards about 212 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,210–1,370 Est. Net Price * $17,716 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#32 #32 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Oregon Eugene, OR Every year, the University of Oregon grants about 529 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Advertising, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,130–1,370 Est. Net Price * $23,917 Median Starting Salary $50,371
#33 #33 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL At Jacksonville University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Jacksonville University grants 272 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,140–1,280 Est. Net Price * $25,745 Median Starting Salary $50,172
#34 #34 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI Every year, the University of the Virgin Islands grants about 34 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 800–1,030 Est. Net Price * $7,632 Median Starting Salary $48,602
#35 #35 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL Every year, Florida Institute of Technology grants around 90 degrees to students studying Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,140–1,320 Est. Net Price * $36,364 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#36 #36 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 955 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Computer and Information Sciences, General, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,460–1,550 Est. Net Price * $34,770 Median Starting Salary $50,966
#37 #37 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 382 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,230–1,430 Est. Net Price * $22,324 Median Starting Salary $51,626
#38 #38 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Unity College New Gloucester, ME At Unity College, the most popular majors students study are Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management, Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services, and Wildlife Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $17,734 Median Starting Salary $55,941
#39 #39 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS Every year, the University of Southern Mississippi grants about 205 degrees to those studying Elementary Education and Teaching, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Est. Net Price * $14,050 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#40 #40 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. The University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL At The University of Alabama, the most popular majors students study are Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 16 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Est. Net Price * $21,761 Median Starting Salary $52,364
#41 #41 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Auburn University Auburn, AL At Auburn University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Finance, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,220–1,400 Est. Net Price * $24,524 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#42 #42 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Fayette, MO At Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,020–1,180 Est. Net Price * $25,050 Median Starting Salary $51,141
#43 #43 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 122 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pharmaceutical Sciences, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,120–1,320 Est. Net Price * $32,176 Median Starting Salary $56,808
#44 #44 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Rollins College Winter Park, FL At Rollins College, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Communication, General, and International Business/Trade/Commerce....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,230–1,380 Est. Net Price * $37,134 Median Starting Salary $51,005
#45 #45 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of South Florida Tampa, FL At the University of South Florida, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Est. Net Price * $11,578 Median Starting Salary $46,696
#46 #46 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Western Washington University Bellingham, WA At Western Washington University, the three most popular college majors students study are Psychology, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Creative Writing. In fact, Western Washington University awards 218 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,120–1,350 Est. Net Price * $22,096 Median Starting Salary $50,915
#47 #47 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of New Haven West Haven, CT Annually, the University of New Haven grants about 237 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 81% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,090–1,260 Est. Net Price * $34,201 Median Starting Salary $56,738
#48 #48 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO At Northwest Missouri State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 970–1,150 Est. Net Price * $15,497 Median Starting Salary $53,812
#49 #49 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT At Sacred Heart University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 68% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 860–1,040 Est. Net Price * $46,165 Median Starting Salary $61,634
#50 #50 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,230 Est. Net Price * $13,880 Median Starting Salary $51,064
#51 #51 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 65 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 980–1,220 Est. Net Price * $22,837 Median Starting Salary $55,881
#52 #52 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg, PA At East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 980–1,180 Est. Net Price * $15,318 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#53 #53 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Wisconsin Lutheran College Milwaukee, WI At Wisconsin Lutheran College, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 79% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Est. Net Price * $22,809 Median Starting Salary $54,786
#54 #54 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Mobile Mobile, AL At the University of Mobile, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,280 Est. Net Price * $20,503 Median Starting Salary $51,244
#55 #55 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon Bayamon, PR Each year, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon grants about 45 degrees to those majoring in Criminalistics and Criminal Science, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 36% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $9,003 Median Starting Salary $45,952
#56 #56 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus Teaneck, NJ Annually, Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus grants about 230 degrees to those studying General Studies, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,000–1,160 Est. Net Price * $17,121 Median Starting Salary $52,008
#57 #57 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Maine Orono, ME At the University of Maine, the most popular majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 111 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Est. Net Price * $18,237 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#58 #58 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Savannah State University Savannah, GA At Savannah State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Corrections and Criminal Justice, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 850–1,000 Est. Net Price * $8,506 Median Starting Salary $46,405
#59 #59 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. San Jose State University San Jose, CA At San Jose State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 80% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Est. Net Price * $13,833 Median Starting Salary $47,454
#60 #60 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 155 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 990–1,160 Est. Net Price * $19,324 Median Starting Salary $52,162
#61 #61 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Every year, Hampton University awards about 65 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Journalism, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration, Management and Operations, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 820–1,220 Est. Net Price * $28,576 Median Starting Salary $53,269
#62 #62 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Every year, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley grants about 580 degrees to students studying Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 900–1,110 Est. Net Price * $6,978 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#63 #63 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Troy University Troy, AL At Troy University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. In fact, Troy University grants 310 degrees annually to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 970–1,210 Est. Net Price * $12,504 Median Starting Salary $49,689
#64 #64 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of West Alabama Livingston, AL At the University of West Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 930–1,110 Est. Net Price * $14,781 Median Starting Salary $48,888
#65 #65 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL Every year, Ave Maria University grants about 25 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Psychology, General, Communication, General, and Theology/Theological Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 45% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Est. Net Price * $23,515 Median Starting Salary $56,556
#66 #66 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of North Alabama Florence, AL At the University of North Alabama, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $10,441 Median Starting Salary $50,333
#67 #67 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Southwestern College Winfield, KS Annually, Southwestern College awards about 48 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 930–1,120 Est. Net Price * $27,337 Median Starting Salary $50,571
#68 #68 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR Annually, the University of Puerto Rico at Ponce grants about 66 degrees to students studying Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Other, and Athletic Training/Trainer....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,220 Est. Net Price * $7,358 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#69 #69 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Alabama State University Montgomery, AL At Alabama State University, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 890–1,050 Est. Net Price * $13,504 Median Starting Salary $49,924
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About Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.

Students who are passionate about Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography can study up to a Bachelors degree. Currently, 1,608 students earn a some level of degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography around the country each year. More students graduate with a degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in Florida than any other state. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography is $42,090.

Popularity of Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying job for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors is Natural Sciences Managers. However, something else to consider is how many job openings there currently is. A job that is in high need that a degree in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography can prepare you for is Biological Technicians.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors.

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These are the careers in highest demand for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,608

Female Students

1,122 (69%)

Male Students

486 (30%)

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Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

#1 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

79%

80

1,170–1,340

$40,122

$55,571

#2 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

80%

117

1,050–1,220

$14,453

$53,413

#3 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

88%

41

1,140–1,310

$37,936

$61,339

#4 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

74%

86

1,200–1,330

$18,606

$51,010

#5 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

89%

35

1,050–1,240

$38,675

$57,658

#6 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

63%

108

1,160–1,390

$21,610

$50,041

#7 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

25%

85

1,290–1,490

$13,293

$45,490

#8 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

19%

42

1,350–1,470

$41,028

$48,916

#9 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

59%

26

1,190–1,340

$30,462

$53,327

#10 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

62%

55

1,210–1,400

$26,068

$53,280

#11 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

63%

66

1,180–1,390

$16,526

$47,691

#12 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

49%

44

1,320–1,490

$18,601

$46,487

#13 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.

90%

30

870–1,110

$12,936

$49,204

#14 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S.