2026 Best Value Marine Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA

For return on investment, no school beat Massachusetts Maritime Academy this year in the United States. Set in Buzzards Bay, MA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,420, with out-of-state students paying around $23,722. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Marine Engineering program here. Median earnings reach $82,392 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 95%. Read more about Massachusetts Maritime Academy

#2

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Maine Maritime Academy earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Castine, ME. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,158, while out-of-state students pay about $31,102. Maine Maritime Academy Marine Engineering students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $89,964. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Maine Maritime Academy admits about 54% of applicants. Read more about Maine Maritime Academy

#3

University Of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Out of the 17 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of New Orleans landed the #3 spot. Set in New Orleans, LA, University Of New Orleans is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,172, while out-of-state students pay about $14,008. Students borrow a median of $23,048 to complete their Marine Engineering program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $47,872 ten years after entry. Set against $23,048 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of New Orleans has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read more about University Of New Orleans

#4

Suny Maritime College

Throggs Neck, NY

You'll get strong value at Suny Maritime College, which ranked #4 this year. Based in Throggs Neck, NY, Suny Maritime College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,589, with out-of-state students paying around $19,159. The median Marine Engineering program debt is $27,000. Median earnings reach $95,951 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Suny Maritime College report

#5

University Of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

You'll get strong value at University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Typical Marine Engineering student debt is $19,137. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $83,648. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 16% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report

#6

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

Texas A And M University College Station placed #6 among the best-value Marine Engineering schools in the United States. Based in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. That is a strong return on a $22,243 median debt. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station

#7

Webb Institute

Glen Cove, NY

Webb Institute ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Engineering schools. Set in Glen Cove, NY, Webb Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,214. The acceptance rate is 14%. Read the full report on Webb Institute

#8

The Landing School

The Landing School landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. More on The Landing School

#9

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Engineering schools. Read the full report on Old Dominion University

#10

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. See the full Stevens Institute Of Technology profile

#11

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Atlantic University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on Florida Atlantic University

#12

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#13

United States Naval Academy

United States Naval Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read more about United States Naval Academy

#14

George Mason University

George Mason University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full George Mason University report

#15

United States Coast Guard Academy

United States Coast Guard Academy placed #15 among the best-value Marine Engineering schools in the United States. Read the full report on United States Coast Guard Academy

#16

Drexel University

Drexel University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Engineering schools. Get the full Drexel University report

#17

United States Merchant Marine Academy

United States Merchant Marine Academy ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Marine Engineering schools. See the full United States Merchant Marine Academy profile