Master’s Degrees in Maritime Studies
Education Levels of Maritime Studies Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 12 people earned their master's degree in maritime studies. This makes it the 306th most popular master's degree program in the country.
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 Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in maritime studies. About 66.7% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 8 |
| Women | 4 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of maritime studies master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Most Popular Maritime Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 3 colleges that offer a master’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 master's degree is East Carolina University. Each year, around 28,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,452 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,749 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in maritime studies from ECU.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for maritime studies majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maine. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,026 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in maritime studies from UMaine.
SUNY Maritime College is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 1 people received their master's degree in maritime studies from SUNY Maritime College. About 20% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to maritime studies that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
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| 2,326 | |
| Sustainability Science | 1,914 |
| Other Interdisciplinary Studies | 1,860 |
| Nutrition Science | 1,636 |
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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