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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 93 degrees to students studying Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Animal Behavior and Ethology, Environmental Studies, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 93 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $55,571
#2 #2 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME At Unity Environmental University, the most popular majors students study are Animal Sciences, Other, Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography, and Conservation Biology. In fact, Unity Environmental University awards 117 degrees per year to Animal Sciences, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 67 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,941
#3 #3 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Coastal Carolina University Conway, SC Annually, Coastal Carolina University grants about 150 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 144 SAT Score 1,060–1,230 Median Starting Salary $53,413
#4 #4 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 63 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 61% Annual Degrees Awarded 38 SAT Score 880–1,130 Median Starting Salary $49,204
#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, and Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $57,658
#6 #6 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Hawaii Pacific University Honolulu, HI Every year, Hawaii Pacific University grants around 118 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 34 SAT Score 1,010–1,230 Median Starting Salary $50,565
#7 #7 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 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 88 SAT Score 1,200–1,340 Median Starting Salary $51,010
#8 #8 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 199 degrees to students majoring in Marketing/Marketing Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Finance, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, and Criminology....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 58 SAT Score 1,100–1,270 Median Starting Salary $54,830
#9 #9 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 653 degrees annually to Computer Science majors....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 92 SAT Score 1,180–1,390 Median Starting Salary $47,691
#10 #10 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, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. In fact, the University of Hawaii at Manoa awards 223 degrees annually to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 66 SAT Score 970–1,240 Median Starting Salary $49,424
#11 #11 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 35 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 900–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#12 #12 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, Anatomy, and Computer Science. In fact, the University of California-San Diego grants 689 degrees annually to graduating Cognitive Science students....view more Acceptance Rate 27% Annual Degrees Awarded 96 SAT Score 1,290–1,490 Median Starting Salary $45,490
#13 #13 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 Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Biomedical Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score 1,170–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,041
#14 #14 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 1299 degrees to students majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, and Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 68 SAT Score 1,030–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,350
#15 #15 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Finance, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 233 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 19% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,340–1,480 Median Starting Salary $48,916
#16 #16 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 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 57 SAT Score 1,150–1,330 Median Starting Salary $46,696
#17 #17 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 Psychology, General, Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 52 SAT Score 1,340–1,500 Median Starting Salary $46,487
#18 #18 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 515 degrees to those studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Informatics, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 39% Annual Degrees Awarded 54 SAT Score 1,230–1,460 Median Starting Salary $46,431
#19 #19 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Waynesburg University Waynesburg, PA Every year, Waynesburg University grants around 56 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 950–1,240 Median Starting Salary $55,881
#20 #20 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Roger Williams University Bristol, RI Every year, Roger Williams University awards around 93 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 31 SAT Score 1,150–1,320 Median Starting Salary $61,339
#21 #21 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 204 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,170–1,340 Median Starting Salary $52,087
#22 #22 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 264 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 43 SAT Score 1,020–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,016
#23 #23 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 410 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score 1,030–1,310 Median Starting Salary $48,364
#24 #24 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 Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,636
#25 #25 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME Every year, Maine Maritime Academy awards around 71 degrees to those studying Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,100–1,260 Median Starting Salary $55,110
#26 #26 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, Psychology, General, and Exercise Physiology....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,180–1,350 Median Starting Salary $53,327
#27 #27 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Florida International University Miami, FL Each year, Florida International University awards about 1486 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 40 SAT Score 1,080–1,270 Median Starting Salary $46,786
#28 #28 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, and Journalism. In fact, Savannah State University grants 74 degrees annually to Business Administration and Management, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 850–1,000 Median Starting Salary $46,405
#29 #29 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 601 degrees to those majoring in Business/Commerce, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Social Sciences, General, and Advertising....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $50,371
#30 #30 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 402 degrees to students studying Public Health, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Experimental Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score 1,200–1,390 Median Starting Salary $53,280
#31 #31 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 Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Microbiology, General, and Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia....view more Acceptance Rate 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 980–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,849
#32 #32 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 31 SAT Score 1,040–1,260 Median Starting Salary $49,074
#33 #33 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Stockton University Galloway, NJ Each year, Stockton University awards about 267 degrees to students majoring in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,040–1,230 Median Starting Salary $52,172
#34 #34 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 55 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 40% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $45,952
#35 #35 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, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 1,110–1,280 Median Starting Salary $50,172
#36 #36 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,130–1,340 Median Starting Salary $54,786
#37 #37 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Mitchell College New London, CT Each year, Mitchell College grants around 18 degrees to students studying Communication and Media Studies, Other, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 700–930 Median Starting Salary $54,876
#38 #38 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,110–1,310 Median Starting Salary $51,244
#39 #39 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, Psychology, and General. In fact, Boston University grants 713 degrees per year to graduating Business Administration and Management, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 11% Annual Degrees Awarded 25 SAT Score 1,430–1,530 Median Starting Salary $52,308
#40 #40 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 103 degrees to students studying Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,130–1,320 Median Starting Salary $44,185
#41 #41 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 277 degrees to those majoring in Finance, General, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 22 SAT Score 1,210–1,380 Median Starting Salary $58,714
#42 #42 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 173 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 20 SAT Score 1,040–1,340 Median Starting Salary $48,855
#43 #43 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, Business/Commerce, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 57% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 940–1,140 Median Starting Salary $51,141
#44 #44 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, Creative Writing, Computer and Information Sciences, and General. In fact, Western Washington University awards 234 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,160–1,400 Median Starting Salary $50,915
#45 #45 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 31 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 810–1,040 Median Starting Salary $48,602
#46 #46 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 21 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Theology/Theological Studies, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 41% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,556
#47 #47 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, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 86% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,010–1,180 Median Starting Salary $53,812
#48 #48 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, Political Science and Government, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 9% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,320–1,540 Median Starting Salary $44,411
#49 #49 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Northeastern University Boston, MA Annually, Northeastern University awards about 983 degrees to students majoring in Business/Commerce, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 5% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,450–1,540 Median Starting Salary $50,966
#50 #50 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 198 degrees to those majoring in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 60% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 1,060–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,738
#51 #51 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 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,180–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,364
#52 #52 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 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,310–1,500 Median Starting Salary $47,774
#53 #53 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 48% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,180–1,370 Median Starting Salary $51,005
#54 #54 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME At Saint Joseph's College of Maine, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 960–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,322
#55 #55 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 472 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 870–1,090 Median Starting Salary $48,329
#56 #56 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. University of Connecticut Storrs, CT Annually, the University of Connecticut grants around 399 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Economics, General, Speech Communication and Rhetoric, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 52% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,230–1,450 Median Starting Salary $51,626
#57 #57 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, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 46% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,250–1,400 Median Starting Salary $52,393
#58 #58 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, Psychology, General, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 910–1,210 Median Starting Salary $51,064
#59 #59 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Duke University Durham, NC Two schools at Duke University are devoted to undergraduates: Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering. Combined they offer fifty majors, fifty-two minors, and the ability for students to design their own interdisciplinary majors....view more Acceptance Rate 6% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 1,500–1,560 Median Starting Salary $47,894
#60 #60 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 Teacher Education, Multiple Levels, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 43% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 890–1,090 Median Starting Salary $48,888
#61 #61 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 65% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 860–1,040 Median Starting Salary $61,634
#62 #62 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Hampton University Hampton, VA Every year, Hampton University awards about 42 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 790–1,100 Median Starting Salary $53,269
#63 #63 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, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Maine awards 92 degrees per year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more Acceptance Rate 97% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,080–1,340 Median Starting Salary $53,315
#64 #64 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $49,689
#65 #65 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA Every year, Loyola University New Orleans grants about 76 degrees to students studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Criminology, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Public Relations, Advertising, and and Applied Communication....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,070–1,240 Median Starting Salary $52,887
#66 #66 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, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,010–1,240 Median Starting Salary $47,454
#67 #67 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Salem State University Salem, MA Every year, Salem State University grants around 174 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 990–1,160 Median Starting Salary $52,162
#68 #68 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, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Median Starting Salary $50,333
#69 #69 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Arcata, CA At California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Wildlife, and Fish and Wildlands Science and Management....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 970–1,200 Median Starting Salary $48,715
#70 #70 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Barry University Miami, FL At Barry University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,080 Median Starting Salary $49,495
#71 #71 Best College for Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography in the U.S. Samford University Birmingham, AL Annually, Samford University grants about 102 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,100–1,300 Median Starting Salary $56,808
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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 Masters degree. Currently, 2,341 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.

This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.

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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.

Most In-Demand Careers

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

Student Demographics

Total Students

1,901

Female Students

1,324 (69%)

Male Students

577 (30%)

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1,030–1,240

$47,350

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

19%

54

1,340–1,480

$48,916

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43%

57

1,150–1,330