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Marine Engineering in Virginia

Marine Engineering Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Marine Engineering Grads in Virginia

7,010 people in the state and 258,690 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Marine Engineering.

Marine Engineering Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Marine Engineering Jobs in Virginia

In this state, Marine Engineering grads earn an average of $150,417. Nationwide, they make an average of $165,087.

Marine Engineering Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer Marine Engineering degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,400 a year. The school admits about 91% of applicants. 76% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,604 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 57%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $55,366 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Marine Engineering Careers in VA

Some of the careers Marine Engineering majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $79,889
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers $89,263
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $121,581
Architectural and Engineering Managers $101,277

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Marine Engineering.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Mechanical Engineering 42,939
Electrical Engineering 26,760
Civil Engineering 20,005
Computer Engineering 19,986
Biomedical Engineering 13,914
General Engineering 13,411
Chemical Engineering 10,939
Aeronautical Engineering 9,596

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