Field of study · CIP 49.03
Marine Transportation
Offered at 25 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 11 | — | — | — |
| Associate | 7 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 7 | $109,483 | $116,841 | $25,000 |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divers Institute of Technology | WA | $50,541 | $59,643 | $7,740 |
| 2 | Ocean Corporation | TX | $46,468 | $54,788 | $9,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Michigan College | MI | $119,546 | $125,353 | $26,111 |
| 2 | Cal Poly Maritime Academy | CA | $101,735 | $122,033 | $24,103 |
| 3 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $112,927 | $119,742 | $14,000 |
| 4 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MA | $105,742 | $116,841 | $25,000 |
| 5 | SUNY Maritime College | NY | $111,266 | $112,284 | $25,500 |
| 6 | Maine Maritime Academy | ME | $109,483 | $108,330 | $27,000 |
| 7 | United States Merchant Marine Academy | NY | $65,371 | $106,607 | $5,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do marine transportation graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in marine transportation reports median earnings of $109,483. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
