Master’s Degrees in Marine Engineering
Education Levels of Marine Engineering Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33 people earned their master's degree in marine engineering. This makes it the 278th most popular master'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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in marine engineering is $87,749. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $87,749 to a high of $87,749.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in marine engineering. About 84.8% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 28 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of marine engineering master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 21 |
| International Students | 4 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Marine Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 5 colleges that offer a master’s degree in marine engineering. Learn more about the most popular 5 below:
The most popular school in the United States for marine engineering students seekinga master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 31 people received their master's degree in marine engineering from U-M. Of these students, 15% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in marine engineering at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 87,749.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is United States Merchant Marine Academy. During the most recent year for which we have data, 2 people received their master's degree in marine engineering from USMMA. Those who complete their master's degree in marine engineering at United States Merchant Marine Academy make a median salary of 87,749.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for marine engineering majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in marine engineering from Virginia Tech. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $87,749.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to marine engineering that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 9,192 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 7,402 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 7,402 |
| Computer Engineering | 5,898 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,960 |
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*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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