2026 Best Marine Science Certificate Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin tops our 2026 ranking of the best Marine Science certificate degree schools in the United States. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,688 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Marine Science program here. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin

#2

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, MA

You'll be in good company at University Of Massachusetts Amherst, which ranked #2 this year. This public school is set in Amherst, MA. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,772, with out-of-state students paying around $40,449. Students borrow a median of $25,234 to complete their Marine Science program here. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile

#3

Eckerd College

Eckerd College came in at #3 on this year's Marine Science ranking in the United States. More on Eckerd College

#4

University Of Alaska Anchorage

The strong Marine Science programs at University Of Alaska Anchorage earned it the #4 place in the United States. Get the full University Of Alaska Anchorage report

#5

University Of California Davis

You'll be in good company at University Of California Davis, which ranked #5 this year. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#6

Florida Keys Community College

Florida Keys Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. More on Florida Keys Community College

#7

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. Get the full San Francisco State University report

#8

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #8 position. Read more about Ohio State University Main Campus

#9

The University Of Texas Pan American

The University Of Texas Pan American landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Texas Pan American

#10

Rowan University

Rowan University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Get the full Rowan University report

#11

California State University Stanislaus

California State University Stanislaus placed #11 among Marine Science schools in the United States. Read more about California State University Stanislaus

#12

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #12 in this year's ranking. See the full Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus profile

#13

California State University Monterey Bay

California State University Monterey Bay landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. Read more about California State University Monterey Bay

#14

Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

Texas A And M University Corpus Christi came in at #14 in this year's ranking. More on Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

#15

American Samoa Community College

American Samoa Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. See the full American Samoa Community College profile

#16

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. See the full University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth profile

#17

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks did well this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Fairbanks

#18

San Jose State University

San Jose State University placed #18 among Marine Science schools in the United States. More on San Jose State University

#19

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo did well this year, earning the #19 position. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile

#20

Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Cape Fear Community College

#21

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

University Of Massachusetts Lowell came in at #21 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Massachusetts Lowell profile

#22

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. More on Hawaii Pacific University

#23

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Wilmington report

#24

University Of South Alabama

University Of South Alabama came in at #24 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of South Alabama profile

#25

Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Get the full Maine Maritime Academy report

#26

University Of Florida

University Of Florida came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Florida

#27

College Of The Marshall Islands

College Of The Marshall Islands ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. More on College Of The Marshall Islands

#28

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. More on Nova Southeastern University

#29

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia placed #29 among Marine Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Georgia

#30

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California placed #30 among Marine Science schools in the United States. See the full University Of Southern California profile

#31

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Stony Brook University

#32

St Marys College Of Maryland

St Marys College Of Maryland placed #32 among Marine Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on St Marys College Of Maryland

#33

College Of Micronesia Fsm

College Of Micronesia Fsm did well this year, earning the #33 position. See the full College Of Micronesia Fsm profile

#34

University Of Rhode Island

University Of Rhode Island landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Rhode Island

#35

Western Washington University

Western Washington University placed #35 among Marine Science schools in the United States. Get the full Western Washington University report

#36

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. More on Florida Atlantic University

#37

University Of Maine

University Of Maine placed #37 among Marine Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Maine

#38

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station

#39

Oregon State University

Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Oregon State University

#40

Juniata College

Juniata College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Science schools. See the full Juniata College profile

#41

University Of Massachusetts Boston

University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Massachusetts Boston