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2027 Best Value Marine Sciences Schools in Florida

5 Colleges in the United States
$17,708 Avg Student Debt
$54,697 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Marine Sciences Badge [Marine Sciences](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/marine-science/marine-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong marine sciences education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value marine sciences schools.

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2027 Best Value Marine Sciences Schools in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in marine sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Marine Sciences Schools

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for value among marine sciences schools in Florida. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete the marine sciences program here. Marine Sciences graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of $58,388 early in their careers. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Atlantic University earned it the #2 place for marine sciences. Set in the city of Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,879 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. Marine Sciences graduates carry a median of $20,212 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marine sciences degree recipients from Florida Atlantic University generally make around $49,340. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 66%.

3

New College Of Florida is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marine sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Sarasota, New College Of Florida is a small public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,916 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,944. Marine Sciences graduates carry a median of $17,407 in student loans. Early-career marine sciences graduates make about $26,626. That is a strong return on a $17,407 median debt. Roughly 73% of applicants are accepted.

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Students looking for strong value in marine sciences will find it at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #4. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Students from in state pay about $6,118 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $25,162. Typical student debt for marine sciences graduates is $20,015. Soon after graduation, marine sciences degree recipients from Florida Gulf Coast University generally make around $50,726. Set against $20,015 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Florida Gulf Coast University admits about 63% of applicants.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida Keys Community College earned it the #5 place for marine sciences. Located in the town of Key West, Florida Keys Community College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $3,276 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $13,162. Marine Sciences graduates carry a median of $13,236 in student loans. Marine Sciences graduates of Florida Keys Community College earn a median of $47,373 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,236 median debt.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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