U.S. median for this major: $100,378.
College Scorecard field of study; 147 graduates with earnings reported
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 20% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $27,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,046. College Scorecard.
Maine Maritime Academy Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Maine colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses Maine Maritime Academy's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,511 | $40,802 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $21,690 | $93,050 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $21,162 | $90,785 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $24,372 | $104,556 | 1.0 years |
| $110k+ | $25,021 | $107,340 | 1.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (46% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates 4 years after graduating ($137,352) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $100,691 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Careers for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates
Architectural and Engineering Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.5% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Maine Maritime Academy, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Maine Maritime Academy
- Acceptance rate: 54% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 58% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $89,964
- Full cost breakdown · all 16 majors · overview
Maine Maritime Academy Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering questions
How much do Maine Maritime Academy Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates earn?
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates of Maine Maritime Academy earn a median $137,352 four years after graduating and $108,130 one year after. The U.S. median for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates across 6 colleges is $100,378.
How much debt do Maine Maritime Academy Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates of Maine Maritime Academy is $27,000, about 20% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $27,000.
Where does Maine Maritime Academy rank for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in Maine?
Of 1 Maine colleges reporting Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduate earnings, Maine Maritime Academy ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates get?
A common career is architectural and engineering managers, with a median wage of $145,720 in Maine and $171,270 nationally. Others include marine engineers and naval architects.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Maine Maritime Academy Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/maine-maritime-academy/majors/naval-architecture-and-marine-engineering (College Scorecard and BLS data).