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2026 Best Marine Sciences Schools in Washington

1 Colleges in the United States
14 Marine Sciences Degrees Awarded
$41,118 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marine Sciences is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their marine sciences programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 1 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marine sciences students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Marine Sciences in Washington

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine sciences education in Washington.

Top Schools in Marine Sciences

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No school ranked higher than Western Washington University this year for marine sciences. This large public university is located in the city of Bellingham. Western Washington University graduates 65% of students within six years. About 14 marine sciences degrees were awarded at Western Washington University in the most recent year. Marine Sciences graduates of Western Washington University earn a median of $41,118 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree. Get the full marine sciences details for Western Washington 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 · 1 school evaluated.

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