Marine Engineering Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Marine Engineering is offered at 15 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Marine Engineering.
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Education Levels of Marine Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 445 students earned theirMarine Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 368 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 62 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 5 |
Earnings of Marine Engineering Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Marine Engineering of $108,264 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $97,198 |
| 4 years | $108,264 |
| 5 years | $116,295 |
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.
Most Popular Marine Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Marine Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
United States Merchant Marine Academy tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 93 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maine Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 71 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in Marine Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 51 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in Marine Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Webb Institute comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 25 master's degrees in Marine Engineering 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 24 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Coast Guard Academy is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 19 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Landing School is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 10 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Orleans comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Marine Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Drexel University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Atlantic University is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 2 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Marine Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Marine Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Marine Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Marine Engineering. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Engineering Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 445 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Engineering that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 42,939 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 26,760 |
| Civil Engineering | 20,005 |
| Computer Engineering | 19,986 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 13,914 |
References
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- 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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