2026 Best Value Marine Science Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 best-value Marine Science school in the United States. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Typical Marine Science student debt is $21,275. The University Of Texas At Austin alumni report median earnings of $75,121 a decade after entry. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#2

Texas A And M University Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX

A rank of #2 makes Texas A And M University Corpus Christi one of the best values in the United States. Based in Corpus Christi, TX, Texas A And M University Corpus Christi is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,748, compared with $20,794 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,508 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,865. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Texas A And M University Corpus Christi profile

#3

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

A rank of #3 makes Stony Brook University one of the best values in the United States. Set in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. The median Marine Science program debt is $20,537. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $74,502. Set against $20,537 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 49% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Stony Brook University report

#4

University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, MA

A rank of #4 makes University Of Massachusetts Boston one of the best values in the United States. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school based in Boston, MA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,898, with out-of-state students paying around $38,115. University Of Massachusetts Boston Marine Science students take on a median of $26,236 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $65,865. That is a strong return on a $26,236 median debt. University Of Massachusetts Boston has an acceptance rate of 84%. More on University Of Massachusetts Boston

#5

University Of Maine

Orono, ME

Out of the 41 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Maine landed the #5 spot. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Marine Science program here. Median earnings reach $48,653 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Maine admits about 97% of applicants. More on University Of Maine

#6

American Samoa Community College

American Samoa Community College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full American Samoa Community College report

#7

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia placed #7 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. See the full University Of Georgia profile

#8

Maine Maritime Academy

Maine Maritime Academy placed #8 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. See the full Maine Maritime Academy profile

#9

University Of California Davis

University Of California Davis ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Read the full report on University Of California Davis

#10

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report

#11

Ohio State University Main Campus

Ohio State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Read the full report on Ohio State University Main Campus

#12

California State University Monterey Bay

California State University Monterey Bay ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Get the full California State University Monterey Bay report

#13

Western Washington University

Western Washington University placed #13 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on Western Washington University

#14

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #14 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. More on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

#15

St Marys College Of Maryland

St Marys College Of Maryland placed #15 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. Get the full St Marys College Of Maryland report

#16

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #16 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. More on University Of Massachusetts Amherst

#17

University Of Alaska Anchorage

University Of Alaska Anchorage landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Alaska Anchorage

#18

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

University Of North Carolina At Wilmington landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Wilmington

#19

Juniata College

Juniata College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full Juniata College report

#20

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. More on Texas A And M University College Station

#21

Eckerd College

Eckerd College placed #21 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. More on Eckerd College

#22

Hawaii Pacific University

Hawaii Pacific University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. See the full Hawaii Pacific University profile

#23

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Southern California

#24

The University Of Texas Pan American

The University Of Texas Pan American came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on The University Of Texas Pan American

#25

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth placed #25 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth

#26

College Of The Marshall Islands

College Of The Marshall Islands placed #26 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. See the full College Of The Marshall Islands profile

#27

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

#28

University Of Rhode Island

University Of Rhode Island ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Read more about University Of Rhode Island

#29

San Francisco State University

San Francisco State University came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. More on San Francisco State University

#30

Florida Keys Community College

Florida Keys Community College came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Florida Keys Community College

#31

Rowan University

Rowan University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. See the full Rowan University profile

#32

Nova Southeastern University

Nova Southeastern University landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Nova Southeastern University

#33

University Of South Alabama

University Of South Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #33 position. Get the full University Of South Alabama report

#34

College Of Micronesia Fsm

College Of Micronesia Fsm landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on College Of Micronesia Fsm

#35

University Of Massachusetts Lowell

University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Read more about University Of Massachusetts Lowell

#36

University Of Florida

University Of Florida ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Get the full University Of Florida report

#37

Cape Fear Community College

Cape Fear Community College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Cape Fear Community College

#38

California State University Stanislaus

California State University Stanislaus placed #38 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. Read the full report on California State University Stanislaus

#39

Oregon State University

Oregon State University offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. See the full Oregon State University profile

#40

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University placed #40 among the best-value Marine Science schools in the United States. Read more about Florida Atlantic University

#41

San Jose State University

San Jose State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Science schools. Get the full San Jose State University report