Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

What Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science does

The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (formerly Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science) is the marine and atmospheric sciences college of the University of Miami, founded in 1949 and rebranded in 2024 to reflect its expanded earth science scope. The school operates as a private non-profit academic institution serving undergraduate and graduate students through 6 undergraduate majors (Marine Science, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology and Ecology, Marine Affairs), 9 double-major combinations, 6 PhD/MS research programs, and the Master of Professional Science with 14 specialized degree tracks. The pedagogical portfolio also includes the Saltwater Semester (Fall 2022 launch) and 100+ study abroad programs across 35+ countries, including signature offerings such as UGalapagos and the Saltwater Semester.

The school's research capability is anchored by a set of unique physical assets: the Helicopter Observation Platform (HOP) — described as a 'one-of-a-kind flying scientific laboratory' — the SUSTAIN hurricane-force-wind laboratory, the F.G. Walton Smith 96-foot shallow-draft tropical oceanographic catamaran, the CSTARS real-time high-resolution satellite remote sensing center (operating since 2003), a Coastal Radar Network monitoring the Florida Current, and Ocean Technology Lab instrumentation for long-duration deep-ocean deployment. Five academic departments (Atmospheric Sciences, Environmental Science and Policy, Marine Biology and Ecology, Marine Geosciences, Ocean Sciences) and a jointly controlled Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies (CIMAS) anchor a research enterprise staffed by over 60 faculty and approximately 100 sponsored scientists.

Revenue is anchored by federally funded research expenditures of $56.9M in FY2024—up from $36.2M in FY2018—placing the school 13th of 421 US institutions across geosciences, atmospheric sciences, and ocean sciences. Supplemental revenue includes tuition from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, endowed scholarships, and external research collaborations with NOAA, NSF, DoD, and the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (joint MS in Climate and Health). Primary customer segments are prospective undergraduate and graduate students; secondary customers are federal research sponsors and collaborating academic institutions.

Name

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Legal name

Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science | University of Miami

Website

https://rsmas.miami.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Rosenstiel School is the University of Miami's marine, atmospheric, and earth science school, offering 6 undergraduate majors, PhD/MS programs, and a 14-track MPS degree, supported by unique research infrastructure including vessels, hurricane labs, and satellite sensing.

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Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Scientific Research and Development Services (5417)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Comprehensive Graduate & Professional Schools (EDAHAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research & Lab-Based Short-Term Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate) (EDAIAIAF), Subject-Specific Short Courses & Academies (e.g., STEM, Business, Arts) (EDAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Marine science education
• Atmospheric science programs
• Oceanographic research
• Earth science degrees
• Climate science training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Federal Research Funding: Primary revenue stream from federally funded research expenditures, ranked 13th of 421 institutions in federally funded research across geosciences, atmospheric sciences, and ocean sciences. $56.9M in FY2024, up from $36.2M in FY2018.
2. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate academic programs including tuition, fees, and professional science master's programs with 14 degree tracks
3. Endowed Scholarships and Grants: Scholarship support for students through endowed funds including Linda Farmer Student Research Endowed Award ($3,627), Lou and Chosun Mastriani Endowed Scholarship (up to $6,000/year), Robins Family Undergraduate Research Scholarship ($10,000 total), and SURGE Awards ($2,500 per student)

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Rosenstiel School is an academic and research institution offering undergraduate degrees (BSMAS with 6 majors), graduate research degrees (PhD and MS in 6 disciplines), and a professional science master's (MPS with 14 tracks), alongside operating specialized research infrastructure (HOP helicopter lab, F.G. Walton Smith vessel, CSTARS satellite center, SUSTAIN hurricane lab). It generates $56.9M in annual federally funded research and serves both degree-seeking students and federal research partners (NSF, NOAA, DoD).

Product overview

The Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs and research infrastructure. The undergraduate offerings include 6 majors (Marine Science, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology and Ecology, and Marine Affairs) as well as Marine Science double major programs. Graduate programs include PhD and MS degrees across 6 disciplines, and the Master of Professional Science (MPS) with 14 specialized degree tracks. The school operates major research infrastructure including the F.G. Walton Smith research vessel, Helicopter Observation Platform (HOP), and CSTARS satellite remote sensing center. Special programs include the Saltwater Semester immersive research experience and study abroad options like UGalapagos.

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Products and services

• Bachelor of Science in Marine and Atmospheric Science (BSMAS) Undergraduate degree program consolidating six majors — Marine Science, Meteorology, Geology, Oceanography, Marine Biology and Ecology, and Marine Affairs — designed to prepare students for careers in research, policy, law, medicine, business, and environmental fields, with optional Marine Science double major combinations with disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
• PhD and MS Graduate Programs Graduate research degree programs offering six PhD and MS disciplines across Atmospheric Science, Environmental Science, Marine Biology and Ecology, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology, Ocean Engineering, and Ocean Sciences, with research assistantships and access to specialized laboratories and research infrastructure.
• Master of Professional Science (MPS) An innovative graduate degree with 14 specialized tracks (Applied Remote Sensing, Aquaculture, Broadcast Meteorology, Climate & Society, Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Geology, Exploration Science, Fisheries Management & Conservation, Marine Conservation, Marine Invertebrate Biology & Evolution, Marine Mammal Science, Natural Hazards & Catastrophes, Tropical Marine Ecosystem Management, and Weather Forecasting) combining science training with business and communication skills for professional careers, completable in as little as 12 months.
• Saltwater Semester Immersive, research-based semester program launched in Fall 2022 with two tracks — Coral and Invertebrate Ecology, Physiology, and Conservation, and Experimental Neural Physiology and Genomics — providing hands-on field and laboratory research experience.
• F.G. Walton Smith Research Vessel State-of-the-art 96-foot research catamaran specially designed and equipped for research in tropical oceanography, with shallow draft enabling exploration of reefs, mangroves, and grassbeds, available for contracted research use.
• Helicopter Observation Platform (HOP) One-of-a-kind flying scientific laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art technology to collect vital information about Earth's environmental processes, including for climate and human health studies, deployable for contracted research missions.
• Center for Southeastern Tropical Advanced Remote Sensing (CSTARS) Provides the global scientific community with real-time, high-resolution satellite imagery for environmental monitoring of the Gulf of Mexico, Southeastern United States, northern South America, Central America, and the Caribbean Basin.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked No. 13 of 421 institutions in federally funded research expenditures in FY 2024
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partner for marine and atmospheric science; NOAA Hollings Scholarship program for students; joint research on hurricanes, ocean observation, and climate.
• University of Miami Miller School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint MS program in Climate and Health; collaborative research on human health and climate relationships; shared faculty and research resources.
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 100 study abroad programs in 35+ countries including Cardiff University, University of Southampton, University of Wollongong; faculty-led semester programs in Galapagos, Cape Town, Paris, Prague, Rome, Shanghai.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• University of Washington School of Oceanography: UW's School of Oceanography offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in oceanography and atmospheric sciences, with significant federal research funding. Direct peer in size, structure, and mission.
• Scripps Institution of Oceanography: UC San Diego's oceanographic research institution offering graduate degrees and conducting federally funded research in marine and atmospheric sciences. Directly comparable in mission, research portfolio, and degree programs to Rosenstiel.
• Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences: CEOAS at Oregon State offers multidisciplinary degree programs and conducts federal research in oceanography, atmospheric sciences, and earth sciences. Comparable as a public research college in the same field.
• Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Stanford's earth, energy, and environmental sciences school offering graduate and undergraduate programs with significant research funding. Comparable as a top-tier research-intensive institution in earth and climate sciences.
• University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography: URI's GSO is one of the oldest oceanographic graduate programs in the US, offering MS and PhD degrees with significant federal research funding. Comparable size, scope, and mission.
• Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (Columbia University): Columbia University's earth sciences research arm conducting oceanographic, atmospheric, and climate research with graduate training. Comparable scope in earth, ocean, and atmospheric sciences.
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution: Leading private non-profit oceanographic research and graduate education institution. Closest analog to Rosenstiel in combining graduate education with ocean, climate, and marine research.
• MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences: MIT's EAPS department offers degrees and conducts research in atmospheric, oceanographic, and earth sciences with strong federal funding. Comparable in academic scope and research intensity.

Broad incumbents

• Columbia Climate School: Columbia University's Climate School brings together earth, environmental, and climate research and education across multiple schools. Comparable in rebranding toward climate-centric scope and multi-disciplinary research.

Others

• NOAA Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory: NOAA's primary climate modeling laboratory located at Princeton. Adjacent research entity that collaborates with academic oceanographic institutions and competes for similar federal talent and grants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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