Marine Transportation Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 20 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.5% of Marine Transportation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Marine Transportation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,158 people earned theirMarine Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 328 |
| Associate’s Degree | 27 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 526 |
| Master’s Degree | 277 |
Earnings of Marine Transportation Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation of $58,110 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,096 |
| 4 years | $58,110 |
| 5 years | $66,829 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 87.3% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 459 |
| Women | 67 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 408 | 77.6% |
| Asian | 15 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 28 | 5.3% |
| Race Unknown | 19 | 3.6% |
| International Students | 8 | 1.5% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.5% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Transportation Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Marine Transportation students seeking a bachelor's degree is Divers Institute of Technology. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean Corporation is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 148 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Maritime College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University Maritime Academy comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Merchant Marine Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Commercial Divers International is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maine Maritime Academy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 54 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 53 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Michigan College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar State College-Orange comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 17 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of the Florida Keys comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Southeast comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 9 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Landing School is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 1 bachelor's degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Transportation Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 561 |
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 539 |
| Marine Transportation, Other | 58 |
| Commercial Fishing | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Transportation that also offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 22,968 |
| Air Transportation | 11,070 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 34 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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