2023 Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region
Finding the Best Marine Science School for You
Out of all the majors we analyze each year, marine science was ranked #299 in the country. In fact 334 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region ranking. This report analyzed 6 schools in the Far Western US Region to see which ones offered the best programs for students.
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2023 Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region
The colleges and universities below are the best for marine science majors pursuing a .
Top Far Western US Region Schools in Marine Science
Our 2023 rankings named California State University - Monterey Bay the best school in the Far Western US Region for marine science students. CSUMB is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize suburb of Seaside.
On average, marine science graduates from CSUMB take out $17,832 in student loans while working on their degree.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is a public school with a very large student population.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of California - Davis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public college with a very large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend San Jose State University. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Marine Science Schools in the Far Western US Region list. Located in the large city of San Jose, San Jose State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out of the 6 schools in the Far Western US Region that were part of this year’s ranking, San Francisco State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. SFSU is a fairly large public school located in the city of San Francisco.
With a ranking of #6, Hawaii Pacific University did quite well on this year’s best schools for marine science students. Hawaii Pacific University is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Honolulu.
Best Marine Science Colleges by State
Explore the best marine science colleges for a specific state in the Far Western US region.
State | Degrees Awarded |
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California | 110 |
Washington | 0 |
Hawaii | 8 |
Alaska | 0 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Marine Science
Marine Science is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Majors Similar to Marine Science
Related Major | Annual Graduates |
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Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 34,975 |
Biological & Physical Science | 30,075 |
Interdisciplinary Studies | 9,074 |
International Studies | 7,368 |
Nutrition Science | 5,330 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- 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 the rest 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).
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