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Marine Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

What traits are you looking for in a school for Marine Engineering, consider the program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor sits in Ann Arbor, MI.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 51 marine engineering degrees were awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Online Class Availability at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Distance learning is available at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Of 52,855 students, 1,479 (3%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,583 (9%) took at least some classes online.

Marine Engineering Rankings at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Marine Engineering program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 9

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Schools (Quality)	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#1 of 1
Best Value	Michigan	#1 of 1
Best Value	Nationwide	#3 of 9
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#4 of 9

Earnings for Marine Engineering Graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Graduates of University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s Marine Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
2 years	$73,094
3 years	$80,539
4 years	$87,468
5 years	$96,081

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Marine Engineering graduates from University of Michigan-Ann Arbor report median earnings of $87,468, compared with $92,481 for all University of Michigan-Ann Arbor graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Marine Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are 12% women (6) and 88% men (45).

Marine Engineering Bachelor’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 19 bachelor’s marine engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 16% were women (3) and 84% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	2

Minority students account for 16% of Marine Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, lower than the national average of 16%.*

Marine Engineering Master’s Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Among the 27 master’s marine engineering degrees awarded at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 11% were women (3) and 89% were men (24).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	4
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	8
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of Marine Engineering master’s degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, above the national average of 17%.*

Marine Engineering Doctoral Program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Of the 5 doctoral marine engineering graduates at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	1
International (Nonresident)	2

Minority students account for 20% of Marine Engineering doctoral degree recipients at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, higher than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Marine Engineering Concentrations at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

The Marine Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Naval Architecture & Engineering	51

Top-Paying Careers for Marine Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Marine Engineering program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor pursue many career paths. Here are the top-paying careers for Marine Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects	$121,581
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.