Marine ScienceNorth America

128 Master's degrees in Marine Science in North America

Dalhousie University4,1(60)

Halifax, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Management

Dalhousie University's Master of Marine Management is a unique graduate-level education for ocean managers. With this degree, you’ll be well-suited to positions in policymaking, environmental assessment, advising special projects and/or programmes, research, education, and planning in the broad area of marine affairs.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year, 4 months$23,711/yr

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)4,3(11)

Baltimore Highlands, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences

The goal of the Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences course from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) is to train students with career interests in some aspect of environmental science involving terrestrial, freshwater, marine, or estuarine systems and leads to both the Ph.D. and M.S. degrees.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$28,701/yr

Northeastern University4,3(72)

Boston, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

The Master of Science in Marine Biology degree at Northeastern University is a professional master's program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in marine research, conservation, oceanography, and policy.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year, 3 months$58,548/yr

University of New Orleans4,5(8)

New Orleans, United States

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

The marine industry needs engineers with advanced degrees and offers them high-paying career opportunities. We offer a master degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of New Orleans.

M.Sc. Full-time +2 On-campus

1½ year$13,678/yr

University of Miami4,6(20)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Coastal Zone Management

The track in Coastal Zone Management at University of Miami will introduce participants to the legal and governance frameworks in this increasingly important discipline.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(13)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Marine Science and Technology

Students graduating from the Marine Science and Technology program receive a joint degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth, and Lowell.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$37,269/yr

Memorial University of Newfoundland4,1(58)

St. John's, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine Studies Fisheries Resource Management

The Marine Studies Fisheries Resource Management programme at Memorial University of Newfoundland is a master level course delivered in a public study mode. Over two years, students gain multidisciplinary expertise in biology and economics to manage global fisheries resources through this flexible online curriculum.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$1,548/yr

University of Miami4,6(20)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Aquaculture

The Professional Masters Program in Aquaculture at University of Miami focuses on the environmental, technological, social, economic, legal, and political aspects of sustainable aquaculture.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$63,456/yr

University of Miami4,6(20)

Miami, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Marine Ecosystems and Society

The University of Miami School of Law and the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science (RSMAS) offer a joint degree program in Law and Marine Ecosystems and Society.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$63,456/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Biology

The Marine Biology graduate program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks focuses on the ecology, physiology and biochemistry/molecular biology of marine organisms.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,140/yr

The University of Alabama4,3(4)

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Marine Science

The mission of the graduate Marine Science program at The University of Alabama is to foster the development of the next generation of scientists by providing a strong technical background, a sound grasp of current scientific problems, and the analytical skills needed to address such problems.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,542/yr

University of Maryland4,1(18)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences

Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES) is an inter-institutional graduate program of the University of Maryland whose mission is to educate students to become the scientific leaders and problem-solvers of the future.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$56,340/yr

University of Rhode Island4,5(6)

Kingston, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Affairs

The Marine Affairs programme at the University of Rhode Island is a full-time, two-year Master of Arts degree. Based at the Kingston Campus, this course provides an interdisciplinary analysis of coastal management. Students gain the essential skills required for effective environmental policy and marine governance roles.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$32,186/yr

University of Michigan4,1(83)

Ann Arbor, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programme at the University of Michigan offers advanced technical training for maritime professionals. This master degree provides a comprehensive curriculum in ship design and marine systems. Delivered via a public study mode, it prepares students for leadership in the global maritime sector.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$60,634/yr

Michigan State University4,1(24)

East Lansing, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Fisheries and Wildlife

The graduate program in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife at Michigan State University is nationally and internationally recognized as a leader in research and teaching.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$53,220/yr

California State University Monterey Bay4,0(2)

Seaside, United States

Marine Science

The Marine Science M.S. at California State University Monterey Bay is a prestigious postgraduate programme delivered in partnership with Moss Landing Marine Labs. This full-time degree offers unparalleled research opportunities near Monterey Bay, providing the professional skills needed for advanced careers in the marine sector.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$8,064/yr

The University of Arizona4,2(47)

Mexico City, Mexico Top 1% in Worldwide

Natural Resources - Fisheries Conservation and Management

The Natural Resources - Fisheries Conservation and Management program from The University of Arizona prepares you to develop solutions to interdisciplinary challenges in natural resources conservation and management.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,400/yr

College of William & Mary1,0(2)

Williamsburg, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Science

The M.A. in Marine Science (32 credits) from College of William & Mary is an up to two-year degree program designed to prepare students to enter the workforce as marine science professionals.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,352/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Policy

The design and implementation of effective Marine Policy entail quantitative and qualitative analyses pertinent to the oversight and management of marine resources: the study of the potential and actual social, economic, legal, environmental and ecological consequences of alternative policies. The program is offered by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,140/yr

University of Alaska Fairbanks5,0(1)

Fairbanks, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Marine Studies

The Marine Studies degree at the University of Alaska Fairbanks offers a broad degree program, which can include topics such as marine ecology, organismal biology, ecosystem processes and oceanography. Students will select courses offered by the graduate program in marine sciences and limnology, which can also be from the fisheries program or the statistics or biology and wildlife departments.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus +3

1 year$22,140/yr