Engineering at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy sits in Buzzards Bay, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Many students take online classes at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Of 1,488 students, 86 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 47 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
These rankings give you a sense of how Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 46 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #29 of 46 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #180 of 681 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #562 of 679 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Graduates of Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $83,261 |
| 2 years | $89,968 |
| 3 years | $104,400 |
| 4 years | $114,713 |
| 5 years | $111,755 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Engineering graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn a median of $114,713, compared with $92,462 for all Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Massachusetts Maritime Academy comes in at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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