2023 Most Popular Marine Science Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region
Finding the Best Marine Science Master's Degree 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.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Marine Science Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 4 schools in the New England Region to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Marine Science program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Marine Science Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Marine Science Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular New England Region Schools for a Master's in Marine Science
Our 2023 rankings named University of Maine the most popular school in the New England Region for marine science students working on their master’s degree. UMaine is a large public school located in the small suburb of Orono.
About 78% of the students majoring in marine science at the school are women while 22% are male.
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Out of the 4 schools in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts - Boston landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the large city of Boston, UMass Boston is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Women make up 50% of the marine science majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular marine science schools in the New England Region . Located in the suburb of North Dartmouth, UMass Dartmouth is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular marine science schools in the New England Region . Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 |
| Maine | 63 |
Marine Science Related Majors
Marine Science is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| 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 4 schools only.
- 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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