Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Maine Maritime Academy graduates in naval architecture and marine engineering earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Maine Maritime Academy Compares for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
All 6 colleges reporting naval architecture and marine engineering earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | $137,352 | $145,969 | #1 | $108,130 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $125,016 | $110,090 | #2 | $100,024 |
| 3 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY | $106,186 | $101,067 | #3 | $92,559 |
| 4 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $94,569 | $99,712 | #4 | — |
| 5 | Webb Institute Glen Cove, NY | $92,972 | $88,490 | #6 | $75,834 |
| 6 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $91,759 | $93,292 | #5 | $72,361 |
Other Majors at Maine Maritime Academy by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $123,155 | $98,743 | #8 of 1176 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | $112,246 | $98,488 | #1 of 15 |
| Marine Transportation | $103,417 | $82,725 | #7 of 7 |
| International Business | $77,641 | $66,982 | #41 of 115 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Maine Maritime Academy naval architecture and marine engineering graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $108,130 one year after graduating and $137,352 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Maine Maritime Academy rank for naval architecture and marine engineering?
Among 6 colleges reporting earnings for naval architecture and marine engineering graduates, Maine Maritime Academy ranks #1 by median pay four years after graduation, and #1 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is naval architecture and marine engineering at Maine Maritime Academy worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for naval architecture and marine engineering ($114,055), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.