by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 9 U.S. colleges awarded 83 degrees and certificates in Other Marine Transportation. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 52% of graduates. Graduates earn a median $55,096 one year after completing, rising to $78,025 after four years.
A major in Other Marine Transportation covers Marine Transportation, Other. Any Instructional Program In Water Transportation Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other marine transportation draws strong interest, with 83 degrees awarded annually. 9 colleges award other marine transportation degrees, an average of 9 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 16.
By level, the 83 awards include 22 certificates, 18 associate degrees and 43 master’s degrees.
Women earned 17% of other marine transportation degrees and certificates in the latest year (14 of 83). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (47) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (15), and international students earned 1.
The most common other marine transportation credential is the master’s degree: 43 of the 83 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other marine transportation call most for Operation and Control, Operations Monitoring and Speaking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, English Language and Education and Training, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Control Precision, Spatial Orientation and Far Vision.
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How long an other marine transportation degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 22 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 18 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 43 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other marine transportation, at 39.7%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.7% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 34.6% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 14.0% |
| Some college courses | 8.6% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
1 occupations are related to Other Marine Transportation, with an average median salary of $67,056; the strongest outlook belongs to Motorboat Operators, at 3.1% projected job growth. Typical job titles include River and Lakes Boatman, Launchman, Speedboat Operator and Motorboat Operator.
That occupation also has the most projected jobs of any related to other marine transportation, at 1,512,311.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Motorboat Operators | 1,512,311 | 3.1% |
Other Marine Transportation graduates earn a median $55,096 one year after completing their program, $78,025 after four years and $66,829 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,096 |
| 4 years | $78,025 |
| 5 years | $66,829 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to other marine transportation, with a median salary of $67,056.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
Other Marine Transportation has 2 similar majors in the Transportation & Materials Moving field, which together award 1,005 degrees a year; the largest are Diver, Professional and Instructor (504) and Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer (501). Browse all Transportation & Materials Moving majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 504 |
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 501 |
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