by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Maine Maritime ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marine engineering.
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The bachelor's program at Maine Maritime was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Maine Maritime Academy handed out 82 bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
Marine Engineering majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Maine Maritime go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $94,796 a year. This is higher than $71,291, which is the national median for all marine engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Maine Maritime, marine engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all marine engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marine engineering program at Maine Maritime is $648 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine engineering majors at Maine Maritime Academy.
For the most recent academic year available, 96% of marine engineering bachelor's degrees went to men and 4% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Maine Maritime are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 90% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Maine Maritime Academy with a bachelor's in marine engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | 11 |
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