# Florida Atlantic University: Ocean Engineering (bachelor's)

Boca Raton, FL. IPEDS 133669, CIP 14.24. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/ocean-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,941
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $80,093 (U.S. median for this major: $85,868 across 4 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $29,000 (U.S. median $26,500)
- Rank in FL: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings

## Ocean Engineering at FL colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Institute of Technology | $80,836 | $27,000 | $35,639 | 64% |
| Florida Atlantic University | $80,093 | $29,000 | $8,752 | 63% |

## Careers
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $167,160 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, $170,740 FL, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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