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2026 Best Marine Sciences Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

1 Colleges in the United States
22 Marine Sciences Degrees Awarded
$60,047 Avg Early-Career Salary

Marine Sciences degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 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 the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine sciences education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Marine Sciences

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University tops our 2026 ranking of the best marine sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. About 22 marine sciences degrees were awarded at Stony Brook University in the most recent year. Graduates of the marine sciences program make about $60,047 in their early career. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $20,537 in student loans. Read more about the marine sciences program at Stony Brook University

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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