by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2025, College Factual analyzed 19 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Marine Biology Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 884 degrees in marine biology to qualified students.
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The biological oceanography program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Marine Biology rankings. We derive our Best Overall Marine Biology School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Marine Biology Schools in the Southeast Region list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.
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Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the biological oceanography degree levels they offer.
University of Georgia is a great decision for students interested in a degree in marine biology. UGA is a fairly large public university located in the medium-sized city of Athens. A Best Colleges rank of #69 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UGA is a great university overall.
There were approximately 9 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at UGA in the most recent year we have data available.
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It's hard to beat University of South Carolina - Columbia if you wish to pursue a degree in marine biology. Located in the medium-sized city of Columbia, UofSC is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #99 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofSC is a great university overall.
There were approximately 60 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at UofSC in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is hard to beat William & Mary if you wish to pursue a degree in marine biology. William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.
There were approximately 20 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.
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University of Miami is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in marine biology. Located in the large suburb of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #175 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were approximately 69 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in marine biology from University of MiamiLocated in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means USF Tampa is a great university overall.More information about a degree in marine biology from University of South Florida - Main Campus
UNCW is a large public university located in the city of Wilmington. This university ranks 12th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.
There were roughly 97 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent data year.
More information about a degree in marine biology from University of North Carolina at WilmingtonCoastal Carolina University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Conway. This university ranks 12th out of 45 schools for overall quality in the state of South Carolina. There were roughly 131 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent data year. Eckerd is a small private not-for-profit college located in the large city of Saint Petersburg. This college ranks 52nd out of 70 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida. There were about 80 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at Eckerd in the most recent data year. Located in the large city of Tampa, UT is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. This university ranks 36th out of 70 schools for overall quality in the state of Florida. There were approximately 43 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at UT in the most recent year we have data available. Located in the large suburb of Miami, FIU is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #262 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means FIU is a great university overall. There were roughly 30 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at FIU in the most recent data year.7
Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type1st
Most Popular In SC131
Biological Oceanography Degrees Awarded8
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type1st
Most Popular In FL80
Biological Oceanography Degrees Awarded9
Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type3rd
Most Popular In FL43
Biological Oceanography Degrees Awarded10
Explore the best marine biology schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .State Colleges Degrees Awarded Florida 715 364 North Carolina 710 106 Georgia 690 43 Virginia 630 19 South Carolina 530 226 Mississippi 501 29 Alabama 500 45 Louisiana 489 8
Marine Biology is one of 12 different types of Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology programs to choose from.
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