# Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.22. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/naval-architecture-and-marine-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $100,378 across 6 colleges (middle half $92,972–$125,016); median federal debt $27,000
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering: median $111,204 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Engineers And Naval Architects | 20% | $112,230 | 6.7% |
| Construction Managers | 8% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Project Management Specialists | 7% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Miscellaneous Plant And System Operators | 7% | $83,580 | -2.7% |
| Other Engineers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Laborers And Freight, Stock, And Material Movers, Hand | 4% | $40,240 | 1.8% |
| Software Developers | 4% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Civil Engineers | 4% | $100,840 | 6.4% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. Maine Maritime Academy (ME): $137,352
2. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MA): $125,016
3. SUNY Maritime College (NY): $106,186
4. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor (MI): $94,569
5. Texas A&M University-College Station (TX): $91,759

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

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