Ocean Engineering Master’s Degrees
There are 15 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Ocean Engineering. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 14.5% of Ocean Engineering graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Ocean Engineering Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 276 students earned theirOcean Engineering majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Ocean Engineering at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 163 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 86 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 27 |
Earnings of Ocean 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 Ocean Engineering of $83,539 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 | $70,358 |
| 4 years | $83,539 |
| 5 years | $91,796 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Ocean Engineering majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 50 |
| Women | 19 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Ocean Engineering graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39 | 56.5% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 5.8% |
| Two or More Races | 5 | 7.2% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 4.3% |
| International Students | 10 | 14.5% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 14.5% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Ocean Engineering Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 17 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Ocean Engineering. Learn more about the most popular below:
Texas A&M University-College Station tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 63 master's degrees in Ocean 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.
University of Rhode Island is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 40 master's degrees in Ocean Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
United States Naval Academy is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida Institute of Technology comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. 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 Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Hawaii at Manoa comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Michigan College is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Old Dominion University is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stevens Institute of Technology is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 5 master's degrees in Ocean 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.
University of Southern Mississippi comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Orleans comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Ocean Engineering from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Miami is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Ocean Engineering in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware is a popular choice for Ocean Engineering majors seeking their master's degree. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Ocean Engineering. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Ocean Engineering here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean Engineering Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ocean Engineering | 276 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Ocean 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
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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