by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study marine biology and biological oceanography, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 46 schools that stand out for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students better than University of Delaware this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at University of Delaware
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of Georgia
A rank of #3 makes William & Mary one of the top marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at William & Mary
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of South Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong marine biology and biological oceanography program will find one at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which ranked #5. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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Stony Brook University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz came in at #9 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students this year. University of California-Santa Cruz scores 85.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at University of California-Santa Cruz
Texas A&M University-College Station placed #10 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for Texas A&M University-College Station
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The University of Alabama landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for The University of Alabama
University of South Carolina-Columbia placed #12 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for University of South Carolina-Columbia
University of Southern Mississippi landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of Southern Mississippi
University of California-Los Angeles landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for University of California-Los Angeles
Stockton University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. The school's overall veterans score is 77.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of West Florida came in at #16 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students this year. University of West Florida scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of West Florida
University of Rhode Island landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. University of Rhode Island scores 76.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of Rhode Island
University of Hawaii at Manoa came in at #18 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students this year. University of Hawaii at Manoa scores 75.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for University of Hawaii at Manoa
University of California-San Diego placed #19 among the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. University of California-San Diego scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at University of California-San Diego
Coastal Carolina University came in at #20 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students this year. Coastal Carolina University scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at Coastal Carolina University
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University of New Haven landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 59.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at University of New Haven
Roger Williams University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing marine biology and biological oceanography. Roger Williams University scores 75.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 63.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at Roger Williams University
University of Miami ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine biology and biological oceanography program at University of Miami
Northwest Missouri State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology and biological oceanography colleges for veterans. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marine biology and biological oceanography at Northwest Missouri State University
Florida Institute of Technology came in at #25 for veteran marine biology and biological oceanography students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full marine biology and biological oceanography report for Florida Institute of Technology
Not far behind, these marine biology and biological oceanography colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying marine biology and biological oceanography: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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