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Naval Architecture & Engineering

Types of Degrees Naval Architecture & Engineering Majors Are Earning

Students pursuing Naval Architecture & Engineering may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	10
Bachelor’s Degree	368
Master’s Degree	62
Doctor’s Degree	5

What Naval Architecture & Engineering Majors Need to Know

Studies in Naval Architecture & Engineering develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Naval Architecture & Engineering emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Engineering and Technology — Importance 4.6 / 5; level 5.9 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.5 / 7.
• Design — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Computers and Electronics — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.3 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Naval Architecture & Engineering program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Naval Architecture & Engineering careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.3 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.4 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.4 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.4 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Processing Information	4.3 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.2 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.1 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	3.9 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Naval Architecture & Engineering professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	—
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Python	Object or component oriented development software	—
Oracle Java	Object or component oriented development software	—
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	Project management software	—
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
The MathWorks MATLAB	Analytical or scientific software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	✓
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks	Computer aided design CAD software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates include:

• Civil Engineering Teacher
• Theoretical Mechanics Teacher
• Metallurgical Engineering Teacher
• Design Teacher
• Television Engineering Teacher
• Engineering Lecturer
• Engineering Faculty Member
• Mechanical Engineering Professor
• Aeronautical Engineering Teacher
• Ship Construction Teacher
• Motion and Time Study Teacher
• Mechanical Drawing Teacher
• Heat Engineering Teacher
• Adjunct Engineering Instructor
• Petroleum Engineering Teacher

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	36.2%
Bachelor’s degree	20.9%
Post-master’s certificate	11.6%
Master’s degree	10.9%
Post-doctoral training	10.9%
Postsecondary certificate	2.7%
First professional degree	2.2%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	1.8%
Some college courses	1.2%
High school diploma or equivalent	0.8%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	0.8%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Naval Architecture & Engineering?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 87% of Naval Architecture & Engineering degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	58	13.0%
Men	387	87.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	348	78.2%
Asian	18	4.0%
Hispanic or Latino	30	6.7%
Black or African American	4	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.2%
Two or More Races	21	4.7%
Race Unknown	9	2.0%
International Students	13	2.9%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Naval Architecture & Engineering Graduates Earn?

Federal data tracks median earnings of Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. These numbers tend to grow steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$97,198
4 years	$108,264
5 years	$116,295

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $116,295 — roughly 20% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Naval Architecture & Engineering Programs

Distance learning is reported by IPEDS for Naval Architecture & Engineering. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Master’s	2	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Naval Architecture & Engineering Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Naval Architecture & Engineering graduates earn a median of $108,264 four years after completion — roughly 185% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	CIP Code
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering	14.22
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General	14.0201
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other	14.0299
Agricultural Engineering	14.0301
Architectural Engineering	14.0401
Astronautical Engineering	14.0202
Biochemical Engineering	14.4301
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	14.0501
Biological/Biosystems Engineering	14.4501
Ceramic Sciences and Engineering	14.0601
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering	14.0702

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.