# Marine Transportation (bachelor's degree)

CIP 49.03. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/marine-transportation

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $117,176 across 7 colleges (middle half $115,831–$119,916); median federal debt $25,771
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Transportation Sciences And Technologies: median $79,431 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Pilots And Flight Engineers | 30% | $210,020 | 7.3% |
| Air Traffic Controllers And Airfield Operations Specialists | 5% | $101,380 | 4.1% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Ship And Boat Captains And Operators | 3% | $86,940 | 4.1% |
| Aircraft Mechanics And Service Technicians | 2% | $79,870 | 5.4% |
| General And Operations Managers | 2% | $105,770 | 5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1% | $44,770 | -5.3% |
| Police Officers | 1% | $76,250 | 3.5% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $83,958 (107) |
| FL | — | $81,140 (113) |
| TX | — | $81,220 (125) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Northwestern Michigan College (MI): $136,748
2. Texas A&M University-College Station (TX): $124,645
3. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA): $119,916
4. California State University Maritime Academy (CA): $117,176
5. SUNY Maritime College (NY): $115,831
6. United States Merchant Marine Academy (NY): $107,654
7. Maine Maritime Academy (ME): $103,417

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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