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2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

14 Ranked Colleges
144 Degrees Awarded
$27,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Marine Biology is the 288th most popular major in the country with 1,914 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

Across the Southeast region, there were 894 marine biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 144 marine biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k” ranking analyzed 14 colleges that offered a degree in marine biology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great marine biology programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the marine biology program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region master’s degree biological oceanography students whose families make more than $110k.

Top 14 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Marine Biology (Income Over $110k) in the Southeast Region

#1

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#5 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Georgia landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified masters’s biological oceanography students in 2019-2020.

UGA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Marine Biology at UGA

#2

Savannah State University

Savannah, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Savannah State University landed the #2 spot on the list. Savannah State University is a small school located in Savannah, Georgia that handed out 5 masters’s biological oceanography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree biological oceanography students whose families make more than $110k list, Savannah State University has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Savannah State University are $14,906.

Read more about Marine Biology at Savannah State University

#3

Coastal Carolina University

Conway, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Coastal Carolina University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Coastal Carolina University is located in Conway, South Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s biological oceanography degrees to qualified students.

Coastal Carolina University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Coastal Carolina University are $19,836, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Marine Biology at Coastal Carolina University

#4

Nicholls State University

Thibodaux, Louisiana
#13 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Nicholls State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k. Thibodaux, Louisiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological oceanography degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Nicholls State University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nicholls State University are $9,177, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Marine Biology at Nicholls State University

#5

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#4 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #5 spot on the list. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s biological oceanography students in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Marine Biology at UofSC

#6

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

College of Charleston did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #6. This fairly large school is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and it awarded 13 masters’s biological oceanography degrees in 2019-2020.

C of C also took the #7 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at College of Charleston are $36,592, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Marine Biology at College of Charleston

#7

University of Southern Mississippi

Hattiesburg, Mississippi
#11 in overall quality

University of Southern Mississippi came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Hattiesburg, Mississippi is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological oceanography degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

Southern Miss also took the #11 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Miss are $10,896.

Read full report on Marine Biology at Southern Miss

#8

University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Wilmington, North Carolina
#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Carolina at Wilmington did quite well on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k list. Located in Wilmington, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological oceanography students in 2019-2020.

UNCW also took the #8 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are $21,286, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Marine Biology at UNCW

#9

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UA are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Marine Biology Report

#10

William & Mary

Williamsburg, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

William & Mary landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 masters’s biological oceanography degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree biological oceanography students whose families make more than $110k list, William & Mary has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at William & Mary are $34,800.

Read more about Marine Biology at William & Mary

#11

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#9 in overall quality

Nova Southeastern University did quite well in the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 26 masters’s biological oceanography degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Marine Biology at NUS Florida

#12

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Duke University is located in Durham, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s biological oceanography degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree biological oceanography students whose families make more than $110k list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140.

Full Duke Marine Biology Report

#13

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
#6 in overall quality

Florida Institute of Technology came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 2 masters’s biological oceanography degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree biological oceanography students whose families make more than $110k list, Florida Tech has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida Institute of Technology are $22,588.

Read full report on Marine Biology at Florida Institute of Technology

#14

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
#2 in overall quality

University of Miami landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Vallue Biological Oceanography Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making Over $110k ranking. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s biological oceanography degrees to 23 students in 2019-2020.

U Miami also took the #2 spot in our “Best Marine Biology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Miami are $40,220.

Read more about Marine Biology at U Miami

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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