2026 Best Marine Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Marine Engineering master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 17 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Michigan Ann Arbor this year in the United States. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor Marine Engineering students take on a median of $19,137 in debt. See the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor profile
The strong Marine Engineering programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Graduates carry a median of $23,393 in student loans. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
Suny Maritime College came in at #3 on this year's Marine Engineering ranking in the United States. More on Suny Maritime College
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #4 on this year's Marine Engineering ranking in the United States. Read more about Maine Maritime Academy
The strong Marine Engineering programs at George Mason University earned it the #5 place in the United States. More on George Mason University
United States Naval Academy landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. More on United States Naval Academy
University Of New Orleans came in at #7 in this year's ranking. More on University Of New Orleans
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
Florida Atlantic University did well this year, earning the #9 position. More on Florida Atlantic University
United States Coast Guard Academy placed #10 among Marine Engineering schools in the United States. See the full United States Coast Guard Academy profile
Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about Stevens Institute Of Technology
The Landing School placed #12 among Marine Engineering schools in the United States. See the full The Landing School profile
Old Dominion University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Engineering schools. See the full Old Dominion University profile
Webb Institute
Webb Institute came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Webb Institute
Drexel University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Marine Engineering schools. Read the full report on Drexel University
Massachusetts Maritime Academy landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. More on Massachusetts Maritime Academy
United States Merchant Marine Academy landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. See the full United States Merchant Marine Academy profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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