Bachelor’s Degrees in Maritime Studies
Education Levels of Maritime Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 55 people earned their bachelor's degree in maritime studies. This earns it the #311 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in maritime studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 55 |
| Master’s Degree | 12 |
| Basic Certificate | 1 |
Earnings of Maritime Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in maritime studies is $32,325. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $32,325 to a high of $32,325.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for maritime studies majors who have their bachelor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in maritime studies. About 52.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 26 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of maritime studies bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Most Popular Maritime Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in maritime studies. Learn more about the most popular 3 below:
The most popular school in the United States for maritime studies students seekinga bachelor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in maritime studies from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 52% were women and 24% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $32,325.
SUNY Maritime College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in maritime studies. Each year, around 1,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their bachelor's degree in maritime studies from SUNY Maritime College. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. SUNY Maritime College maritime studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,325.
University of New England comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in maritime studies. Roughly 7,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,415 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their bachelor's degree in maritime studies from UNE. University of New England maritime studies graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $32,325.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to maritime studies that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 20,010 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 7,757 |
| International Studies | 5,174 |
| Nutrition Science | 3,456 |
| Cognitive Science | 2,797 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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