2026 Best Aquatic Biology/Limnology Schools

Aquatic Biology/Limnology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their aquatic biology/limnology programs.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best aquatic biology/limnology schools.

What’s on this page:

• Degree-Level Rankings
• Best Overall Aquatic Biology/Limnology Schools List

Choosing a Great Aquatic Biology/Limnology School

The school you choose for aquatic biology/limnology can shape your career. That is why we built our Best Aquatic Biology/Limnology Schools rankings. For our Best Overall Aquatic Biology/Limnology School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.

Aquatic Biology/Limnology Rankings by Degree Level

We offer several rankings, including this Best Aquatic Biology/Limnology Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.

To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.

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Best Schools for Aquatic Biology/Limnology in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall aquatic biology/limnology education, regardless of degree level.

Top Schools in Aquatic Biology/Limnology

1

University Of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

49 Aquatic Biology/Limnology Degrees Awarded

$29,258 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is University Of California Santa Barbara, our #1 school for aquatic biology/limnology. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. About 83% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 49 aquatic biology/limnology students who graduated with this degree at University Of California Santa Barbara in the most recent data year. Aquatic Biology/limnology graduates of University Of California Santa Barbara earn a median of $29,258 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in aquatic biology/limnology from University Of California Santa Barbara

2

Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse, NY

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

13 Aquatic Biology/Limnology Degrees Awarded

66% 6-Year Graduation Rate

Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in aquatic biology/limnology, ranking #2. Set in the city of Syracuse, Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. About 13 aquatic biology/limnology degrees were awarded at Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry in the most recent year. Get the full aquatic biology/limnology details for Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry

3

Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Aquatic Biology/Limnology Degrees Awarded

$35,521 Median Starting Salary

Bemidji State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in aquatic biology/limnology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the town of Bemidji, Bemidji State University is a mid-sized public university. The six-year graduation rate is 46%. Bemidji State University awarded about 11 aquatic biology/limnology degrees in the most recent data year. Aquatic Biology/limnology graduates of Bemidji State University earn a median of $35,521 early in their careers. Bemidji State University graduates carry a median of $28,626 in student loans. Get the full aquatic biology/limnology details for Bemidji State University

4

Texas State University San Marcos
San Marcos, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Aquatic Biology/Limnology Degrees Awarded

$47,456 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong aquatic biology/limnology program will find one at Texas State University San Marcos, which ranked #4. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Texas State University San Marcos awarded about 21 aquatic biology/limnology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their aquatic biology/limnology degree from Texas State University San Marcos earn around $47,456 in the first couple years of their career. Texas State University San Marcos graduates carry a median of $23,659 in student loans. Get the full aquatic biology/limnology details for Texas State University San Marcos

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 11 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.