Best Marine Sciences Universities/Colleges in USA

Rank	College Info	Tuition Fees & living Cost(Avg.)	Top Courses	Ranking & Reviews
#1	Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge Massachusetts, Usa8.45%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹66.32L/Yr ($77,485/Yr)Living: ₹14.03L/Yr ($16,390/Yr)Admission	M.S Naval Architecture and Marin...TOEFL100₹66.32L/Yr $77,485 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 2 by ARWU in 2022
#2	University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Michigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹44.9L/Yr ($52,456/Yr)Living: ₹10.3L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission	M.S Naval Architecture and Marin...IELTS6.5₹44.9L/Yr $52,456 Course duration: 1 year Programs	8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 33 by ARWU in 2022
#3	University of California, San Diego California, Usa34%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.81L/Yr ($32,487/Yr)Admission	M.S Applied Ocean SciencesTOEFL80PTE65₹27.81L/Yr $32,487 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 15 by ARWU in 2022
#4	University of Texas, Austin Texas, Usa40%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.81L/Yr ($23,149/Yr)Living: ₹10.52L/Yr ($12,286/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceGRE updated312IELTS6.5₹19.81L/Yr $23,149 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.7/10(3 Users)Ranked 42 by ARWU in 2022
Partner Colleges 6.8 Best In Social Life Kent State University Kent, Ohio ₹18.47L 1st Year Fees B.S Biotechnology Apply Now 8.9 Best In Social Life University of Delaware Newark, Delaware ₹30.72L 1st Year Fees B.S Accounting Apply Now Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, Florida ₹9.96L 1st Year Fees B.S Aerospace Engineering Apply Now 7.7 Best In Placement University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut ₹36.63L 1st Year Fees B.S Psychological Sciences Apply Now 7.0 Best In Faculty New York Institute of Technology New York City, New York ₹34.2L 1st Year Fees B.S Computer Science Apply Now Concordia University - Saint Paul Saint Paul, Minnesota ₹21.4L 1st Year Fees B.B.A Accounting Apply Now University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio ₹28.52L 1st Year Fees M.B.A Apply Now 7.2 Best In Faculty Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, Tennessee ₹23.92L 1st Year Fees B.S Special Education Apply Now Albany Medical College Albany, New York ₹25.48L 1st Year Fees M.S Molecular and Cellular Physiology Apply Now 7.8 Best In Academic George Mason University Fairfax, Virginia ₹32.7L 1st Year Fees B.S Management Apply Now
#5	University of California, Davis California, Usa38%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.02L/Yr ($47,926/Yr)Living: ₹13.81L/Yr ($16,136/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine and Coastal Science -...SAT1490TOEFL80PTE46₹41.02L/Yr $47,926 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.5/10(5 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#6	University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin, Usa57.6%Acceptance Rate	Living: ₹13.57L/Yr ($15,849/Yr)Admission	Ph.D Freshwater and Marine Scien...IELTS6.5PTE54-- Course duration: 5 years Programs	7.7/10(9 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#7	University of California, Santa Barbara California, Usa36%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹12.93L/Yr ($15,102/Yr)Living: ₹12.98L/Yr ($15,169/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceTOEFL102₹12.93L/Yr $15,102 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.2/10(6 Users)Ranked 69 by THE in 2024 Ranked 178 by QS in 2025
#8	University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill North Carolina, Usa30.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹26.38L/Yr ($30,826/Yr)Living: ₹9.89L/Yr ($11,556/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Sciences₹26.38L/Yr $30,826 Course duration: 2 years Programs	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 14 by ARWU in 2022
#9	Boston University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa29.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹50.12L/Yr ($58,560/Yr)Living: ₹14.89L/Yr ($17,400/Yr)Admission	B.A Marine ScienceSAT1430TOEFL90₹50.12L/Yr $58,560 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(7 Users)Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#10	Texas A&M University, College Station Texas, Usa67%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.34L/Yr ($16,751/Yr)Living: ₹7.19L/Yr ($8,404/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyIELTS6PTE53₹14.34L/Yr $16,751 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022

#11	University of Massachusetts, Amherst Massachusetts, Usa65.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.62L/Yr ($12,410/Yr)Living: ₹11.13L/Yr ($13,004/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceIELTS6.5PTE53₹10.62L/Yr $12,410 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#12	University of Florida, Gainesville Florida, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹25.16L/Yr ($29,398/Yr)Living: ₹9.84L/Yr ($11,500/Yr)Admission	M.Eng Coastal and Oceanographic ...GRE updated308IELTS6₹25.8L/Yr $30,138 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.2/10(10 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#13	Northeastern University, Boston Massachusetts, Usa28.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹54.86L/Yr ($64,100/Yr)Living: ₹22.79L/Yr ($26,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyGRE updated298IELTS6.5PTE53₹54.86L/Yr $64,100 Course duration: 2 years Programs	5.5/10(32 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#14	University of Miami, Coral Gables Florida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹47.72L/Yr ($55,749/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean Sciences - Marine Biog...TOEFL80₹35.59L/Yr $41,580 Course duration: 2 years 6+ More Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#15	Rutgers University - New Jersey, New Brunswick New Jersey, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.94L/Yr ($16,287/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	B.A/B.S Marine Biology/Biologica...SAT1300TOEFL79PTE53₹13.94L/Yr $16,287 Course duration: 4 years 2+ More Programs	6.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by ARWU in 2022
#16	University of California, Santa Cruz California, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.07L/Yr ($37,473/Yr)Living: ₹13.74L/Yr ($16,055/Yr)Admission	M.S Ocean SciencesGRE updated310TOEFL80PTE54₹25.06L/Yr $29,280 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.3/10(2 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#17	North Carolina State University, Raleigh North Carolina, Usa48%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.37L/Yr ($31,980/Yr)Living: ₹9.13L/Yr ($10,670/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine ScienceSAT1420IELTS6.5PTE62₹27.37L/Yr $31,980 Course duration: 4 years Programs	9.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 76 by ARWU in 2022
#18	Stony Brook University, Stony Brook New York, Usa40.7%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.37L/Yr ($28,476/Yr)Living: ₹11.51L/Yr ($13,446/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine SciencesSAT1335IELTS6.0PTE53₹24.37L/Yr $28,476 Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program	7.5/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#19	Florida State University, Tallahassee Florida, Usa58%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.15L/Yr ($20,043/Yr)Living: ₹8.95L/Yr ($10,458/Yr)Admission	M.S Biological OceanographyIELTS6.5PTE55₹17.15L/Yr $20,043 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.8/10(16 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#20	University of South Florida, Tampa Florida, Usa47%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹13.58L/Yr ($15,864/Yr)Living: ₹7L/Yr ($8,176/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceDuolingo105IELTS6.5PTE53₹13.58L/Yr $15,864 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.3/10(4 Users)Ranked 301 by ARWU in 2022
#21	University of Georgia, Athens Georgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.89L/Yr ($25,578/Yr)Living: ₹8.61L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine SciencesGRE updated297TOEFL80₹21.89L/Yr $25,578 Course duration: 2 years Programs	6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022
#22	University of Connecticut, Storrs Connecticut, Usa48.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹36.83L/Yr ($43,031/Yr)Living: ₹10.71L/Yr ($12,514/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine SciencesTOEFL79PTE53₹37.42L/Yr $43,716 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.0/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#23	University of South Carolina, Columbia South Carolina, Usa68%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹20.72L/Yr ($24,204/Yr)Living: ₹15.02L/Yr ($17,552/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceTOEFL80PTE53₹12.74L/Yr $14,880 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#24	University of Oregon, Eugene Oregon, Usa77.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹35.69L/Yr ($41,700/Yr)Living: ₹9.8L/Yr ($11,450/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine BiologyIELTS7PTE46₹35.69L/Yr $41,700 Course duration: 3 years Programs	9.2/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#25	Florida International University, Miami Florida, Usa50.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.89L/Yr ($18,566/Yr)Living: ₹9.31L/Yr ($10,882/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine BiologySAT1020TOEFL80₹15.89L/Yr $18,566 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024 Ranked 574 by QS in 2025
#26	University of Delaware, Newark Delaware, Usa69.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹27.54L/Yr ($32,180/Yr)Living: ₹10.55L/Yr ($12,332/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine SciencesGRE updated308TOEFL79₹24.37L/Yr $28,470 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	9.2/10(3 Users)Ranked 201 by ARWU in 2022
#27	University of Alaska, Fairbanks Alaska, Usa73.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.94L/Yr ($20,961/Yr)Living: ₹7.47L/Yr ($8,730/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Biology₹17.94L/Yr $20,961 Course duration: 1 year Programs	Ranked 501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 801 by QS in 2025
#28	Texas State University, San Marcos Texas, Usa71.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹28.01L/Yr ($32,720/Yr)Living: ₹8.12L/Yr ($9,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Aquatic ResourcesIELTS6.5PTE52₹28.01L/Yr $32,720 Course duration: 1 year Programs	6.5/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by THE in 2024 Ranked 280 by US News in 2024
#29	University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg Texas, Usa63.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹17.34L/Yr ($20,264/Yr)Living: ₹6.84L/Yr ($7,986/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Biology₹17.34L/Yr $20,264 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 1201 by THE in 2024 Ranked 227 by US News in 2024
#30	College of Charleston, Charleston South Carolina, Usa84.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹41.94L/Yr ($49,006/Yr)Living: ₹10.31L/Yr ($12,048/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Biology₹29.8L/Yr $34,812 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	7.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 1501 by THE in 2024 Ranked 1648 by CWUR in 2022
#31	University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu Hawaii, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹30.04L/Yr ($35,100/Yr)Living: ₹11.7L/Yr ($13,673/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyIELTS6PTE44₹31.74L/Yr $37,080 Course duration: 1 year 1 More Program	--
#32	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Louisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹38.2L/Yr ($44,633/Yr)Living: ₹10.06L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission	M.S Oceanography and Coastal Sci...TOEFL79PTE59₹50.42L/Yr $58,904 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	--
#33	Auburn University, Auburn Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.11L/Yr ($16,480/Yr)Living: ₹4.33L/Yr ($5,060/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine BiologySAT1370IELTS6.5₹14.11L/Yr $16,480 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.2/10(2 Users)
#34	University of Rhode Island, Kingston Rhode Island, Usa72.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.55L/Yr ($38,027/Yr)Living: ₹10.66L/Yr ($12,452/Yr)Admission	M.S Chemical OceanographyTOEFL79PTE53₹50.94L/Yr $59,520 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)
#35	University of South Alabama, Mobile Alabama, Usa80.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.03L/Yr ($28,080/Yr)Living: ₹6.41L/Yr ($7,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ConservationTOEFL71PTE48₹24.03L/Yr $28,080 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	6.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 382 by US News in 2024
#36	University of San Diego, San Diego California, Usa51.4%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.93L/Yr ($46,650/Yr)Living: ₹10.81L/Yr ($12,630/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Science₹39.93L/Yr $46,650 Course duration: 2 years Programs	7.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1201 by QS in 2025 Ranked 98 by US News in 2024
#37	Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale Florida, Usa52.5%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.17L/Yr ($37,581/Yr)Living: ₹10.74L/Yr ($12,550/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyGRE updated297TOEFL80PTE54₹36.12L/Yr $42,197 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 401 by ARWU in 2022
#38	California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California, Usa31.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹19.82L/Yr ($23,160/Yr)Living: ₹11.24L/Yr ($13,134/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Sciences₹19.82L/Yr $23,160 Course duration: 4 years Programs	7.8/10(3 Users)Ranked 1401 by QS in 2025 Ranked 1179 by CWUR in 2022
#39	Stockton University, Galloway New Jersey, Usa85%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹15.79L/Yr ($18,450/Yr)Living: ₹4.68L/Yr ($5,468/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Science - Oceanograph...₹15.79L/Yr $18,450 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 159 by US News in 2024 Ranked 443 by FORBES in 2019
#40	Samford University, Birmingham Alabama, Usa83%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.44L/Yr ($28,552/Yr)Living: ₹8.8L/Yr ($10,280/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine ScienceACT29IELTS5.5PTE42₹24.44L/Yr $28,552 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 185 by US News in 2024 Ranked 169 by FORBES in 2019
#41	University of North Carolina, Wilmington North Carolina, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹18.96L/Yr ($22,157/Yr)Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,490/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyIELTS7PTE54₹18.96L/Yr $22,153 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	6.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1615 by CWUR in 2022
#42	Sacred Heart University, Fairfield Connecticut, Usa57.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹39.64L/Yr ($46,310/Yr)Living: ₹15L/Yr ($17,520/Yr)Admission	B.S Coastal and Marine ScienceTOEFL80PTE62₹39.64L/Yr $46,310 Course duration: 4 years Programs	8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 209 by US News in 2024 Ranked 370 by FORBES in 2019
#43	University of Maine, Orono Maine, Usa89.8%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹24.84L/Yr ($29,019/Yr)Living: ₹8.68L/Yr ($10,136/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyIELTS6.0PTE53₹23.57L/Yr $27,544 Course duration: 2 years 2+ More Programs	Ranked 51 by ARWU in 2022
#44	Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne Florida, Usa61.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹32.06L/Yr ($37,460/Yr)Living: ₹11.65L/Yr ($13,610/Yr)Admission	B.S Ocean EngineeringTOEFL79PTE58₹32.06L/Yr $37,460 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 269 by US News in 2024 Ranked 978 by CWUR in 2022
#45	California State University - East Bay, Hayward California, Usa74%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹14.43L/Yr ($16,858/Yr)Living: ₹12.14L/Yr ($14,184/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine ScienceTOEFL79PTE47₹14.43L/Yr $16,858 Course duration: 2 years Programs	9.2/10(2 Users)Ranked 280 by US News in 2024 Ranked 492 by FORBES in 2019
#46	Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers Florida, Usa56.2%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹21.54L/Yr ($25,162/Yr)Living: ₹8.28L/Yr ($9,672/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine Science₹21.54L/Yr $25,162 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 304 by US News in 2024 Ranked 519 by FORBES in 2019
#47	University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Mississippi, Usa60.1%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹10.41L/Yr ($12,162/Yr)Living: ₹8.24L/Yr ($9,631/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine Science₹10.71L/Yr $12,516 Course duration: 2 years 3+ More Programs	9.3/10(1 User)Ranked 352 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1425 by CWUR in 2022
#48	Alabama State University, Montgomery Alabama, Usa45.9%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹16.6L/Yr ($19,396/Yr)Living: ₹4.64L/Yr ($5,422/Yr)Admission	B.S Marine BiologyTOEFL79PTE59₹16.6L/Yr $19,396 Course duration: 4 years Programs	Ranked 394 by US News in 2024
#49	Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi Texas, Usa	Tuition: ₹30.14L/Yr ($35,220/Yr)Living: ₹7.87L/Yr ($9,195/Yr)Admission	M.S Marine BiologyTOEFL80PTE53₹30.14L/Yr $35,220 Course duration: 2 years 1 More Program	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024
#50	Jackson State University, Jackson Mississippi, Usa63.3%Acceptance Rate	Tuition: ₹6.52L/Yr ($7,621/Yr)Living: ₹7.66L/Yr ($8,952/Yr)Admission	M.S Coastal EngineeringTOEFL69PTE45₹6.52L/Yr $7,621 Course duration: 2 years Programs	Ranked 395 by US News in 2024 Ranked 1650 by CWUR in 2022