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2026 Best Marine Biology Schools in Hawaii

3 Colleges in the United States
146 Marine Biology Degrees Awarded
$33,153 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marine Biology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools to find the best for marine biology students.

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Best Schools for Marine Biology in Hawaii

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the marine biology degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Marine Biology

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University Of Hawaii At Manoa is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in marine biology. Located in the city of Honolulu, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a very large public university. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 74 marine biology degrees were awarded at University Of Hawaii At Manoa in the most recent year. Students who receive their marine biology degree from University Of Hawaii At Manoa earn around $25,820 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,458. Get the full marine biology details for University Of Hawaii At Manoa

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University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best marine biology schools. University Of Hawaii At Hilo is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Hilo. University Of Hawaii At Hilo graduates 48% of students within six years. There were roughly 38 marine biology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Hawaii At Hilo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marine biology degree from University Of Hawaii At Hilo earn around $48,141 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Hawaii At Hilo graduates carry a median of $23,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in marine biology from University Of Hawaii At Hilo

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Students looking for a strong marine biology program will find one at Hawaii Pacific University, which ranked #3. Hawaii Pacific University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Honolulu. Hawaii Pacific University graduates 35% of students within six years. About 34 marine biology degrees were awarded at Hawaii Pacific University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine biology program make about $25,499 in their early career. Hawaii Pacific University graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full marine biology details for Hawaii Pacific University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 4 schools evaluated.

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