2026 Best Marine Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Marine Engineering bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 17 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 17 Marine Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Massachusetts Maritime Academy tops our 2026 ranking of the best Marine Engineering bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Based in Buzzards Bay, MA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution. Massachusetts Maritime Academy posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,420, with out-of-state students paying around $23,722. Typical Marine Engineering student debt is $27,000. Get the full Massachusetts Maritime Academy report
A rank of #2 makes University Of Michigan Ann Arbor one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Marine Engineering program here. Read the full report on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
You'll be in good company at Maine Maritime Academy, which ranked #3 this year. Located in Castine, ME, Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,158, compared with $31,102 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Maine Maritime Academy
Out of the 17 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Texas A And M University College Station landed the #4 spot. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,243 to complete their Marine Engineering program here. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
A rank of #5 makes Webb Institute one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Glen Cove, NY. Webb Institute posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees average $63,214. See the full Webb Institute profile
Suny Maritime College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Throggs Neck, NY, Suny Maritime College is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,589, while out-of-state students pay about $19,159. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Suny Maritime College profile
University Of New Orleans placed #7 among Marine Engineering schools in the United States. Set in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. Roughly 38% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,172, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Graduates carry a median of $23,048 in student loans. See the full University Of New Orleans profile
United States Coast Guard Academy landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on United States Coast Guard Academy
The Landing School ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Engineering schools. More on The Landing School
United States Naval Academy came in at #10 in this year's ranking. See the full United States Naval Academy profile
United States Merchant Marine Academy came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Get the full United States Merchant Marine Academy report
Old Dominion University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. See the full Old Dominion University profile
George Mason University landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. More on George Mason University
Florida Atlantic University did well this year, earning the #14 position. See the full Florida Atlantic University profile
Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Engineering schools. Read more about Stevens Institute Of Technology
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Drexel University placed #17 among Marine Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on Drexel University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 17 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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