Bachelor’s Degrees in Ocean Engineering
Education Levels of OE Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 165 people earned their bachelor's degree in oe. This makes it the 267th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in oe at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 165 |
| Master’s Degree | 74 |
| Graduate Certificate | 26 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 25 |
Earnings of OE Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in oe is $69,707. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $68,342 and the high is $71,151.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for oe students who are bachelor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in oe. About 72.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 120 |
| Women | 45 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of oe bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 116 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 11 |
Most Popular OE Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 7 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in oe. Learn more about the most popular 7 below:
The most popular school in the United States for oe students seekinga bachelor's degree is United States Naval Academy. Each year, around 4,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from Annapolis. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in oe at United States Naval Academy make a median salary of 69,707.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for oe majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 35 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from Texas A&M College Station. About 20% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,707.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in oe. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,420 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,860 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from Florida Tech. About 56% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in oe at Florida Institute of Technology make a median salary of 69,707.
University of Rhode Island comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in oe. Each year, around 17,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,116 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,402 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from URI. About 29% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that URI graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,707.
The 5th most popular school in the country for oe majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from FAU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,707.
University of New Hampshire - Main Campus comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in oe. Each year, around 14,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,520 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from UNH. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in oe at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus make a median salary of 69,707.
Northwestern Michigan College is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in oe. Each year, around 3,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their bachelor's degree in oe from NMC. Data shows that NMC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $69,707.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to oe that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 33,840 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15,613 |
| Civil Engineering | 14,335 |
| Computer Engineering | 12,141 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8,935 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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