Bachelor’s Degrees in Marine Engineering
Education Levels of Marine Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 326 people earned their bachelor's degree in marine engineering. This makes it the 220th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in marine engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 326 |
| Master’s Degree | 33 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
| Associate Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Marine Engineering Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in marine engineering is $92,559. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $75,834 to a high of $100,024.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in marine engineering is $50,140. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $53,587 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $47,662.
The median monthly payment of a marine engineering graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $596.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. About 81.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 267 |
| Women | 59 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marine engineering bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 254 |
| International Students | 6 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 23 |
Most Popular Marine Engineering Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 11 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in marine engineering. Learn more about the most popular 11 below:
The most popular school in the United States for marine engineering students seekinga bachelor's degree is Maine Maritime Academy. Each year, around 900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,474 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 82 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Maine Maritime. Of these students, 13% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Maine Maritime Academy marine engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,559.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,054 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,710 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Maritime. About 8% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Massachusetts Maritime Academy marine engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,559.
United States Merchant Marine Academy is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in marine engineering. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 73 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from USMMA. Of these students, 27% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in marine engineering at United States Merchant Marine Academy make a median salary of 92,559.
The 5th most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from U-M. About 14% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor marine engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,559.
United States Coast Guard Academy comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. Each year, around 1,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from USCGA. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 27% were women. Data shows that USCGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,559.
University of New Orleans is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in marine engineering. Each year, around 8,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,090 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from UNO. About 12% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UNO graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,559.
The 6th most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Webb Institute. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Webb Institute. About 23% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Webb Institute marine engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,559.
The 9th most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is United States Naval Academy. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Annapolis. About 17% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. United States Naval Academy marine engineering graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $92,559.
The 10th most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is SUNY Maritime College. Roughly 1,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in marine engineering from SUNY Maritime College. About 18% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SUNY Maritime College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,559.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marine engineering that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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