Field of study · CIP 14.22
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Offered at 20 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 | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 11 | $110,585 | $110,017 | $26,949 |
| Master's | 3 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 1 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 3 | — | — | — |
"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 bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Maritime Academy | ME | $124,997 | $126,872 | $27,000 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | MA | $124,902 | $126,013 | $26,949 |
| 3 | SUNY Maritime College | NY | $96,268 | $120,110 | $26,000 |
| 4 | Webb Institute | NY | — | $99,924 | — |
| 5 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | — | $95,402 | $19,500 |
| 6 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | — | $88,566 | — |
| 7 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $80,106 | — | $27,500 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do naval architecture and marine engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in naval architecture and marine engineering reports median earnings of $110,585. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
