by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study marine biology and biological oceanography. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 44 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography., using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 marine biology and biological oceanography. college for veterans. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of Delaware
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography., landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography., landing the #3 spot this year. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Stony Brook University is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography., landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for Stony Brook University
A rank of #5 makes California State University-Long Beach one of the top marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #6 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. University of California-Santa Cruz scores 85.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of California-Santa Cruz
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #8 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. It scores 82.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at Texas A&M University-College Station
The University of Alabama placed #9 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at The University of Alabama
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Southern Mississippi placed #11 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. University of Southern Mississippi scores 79.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at University of Southern Mississippi
University of California-Los Angeles came in at #12 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of California-Los Angeles
Stockton University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography.. Stockton University scores 77.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for Stockton University
University of West Florida came in at #14 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for University of West Florida
University of Rhode Island placed #15 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for University of Rhode Island
University of Hawaii at Manoa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. University of Hawaii at Manoa scores 75.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of California-San Diego came in at #17 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. University of California-San Diego scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of California-San Diego
Coastal Carolina University came in at #18 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at Coastal Carolina University
University of New Haven came in at #19 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography. students this year. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 59.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for University of New Haven
Roger Williams University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. Roger Williams University scores 75.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 63.6, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at Roger Williams University
University of Miami placed #21 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 45.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography. at University of Miami
Northwest Missouri State University placed #22 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for Northwest Missouri State University
Florida Institute of Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 61.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at Florida Institute of Technology
Savannah State University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography.. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography. report for Savannah State University
College of Charleston ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography. program at College of Charleston
Not far behind, these marine biology and biological oceanography. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying marine biology and biological oceanography.: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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