by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at URI. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks URI among the top schools in the country for ocean engineering, placing at #3 out of 5 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools | 3 of 5 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 1 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 1 |
Here is each degree level offered in ocean engineering at URI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 12 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island handed out 26 bachelor’s degrees in ocean engineering.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for ocean engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Ocean Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from URI earn a median of $82,528 a year. This is higher than $67,030, the median for all majors at URI.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at URI, ocean engineering students borrow a median amount of $25,147 in student loans. This is higher than $23,398, the typical median for all majors at URI.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,250 | $34,834 |
| Fees | $2,312 | $2,312 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 65% of ocean engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of ocean engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at URI are White. Approximately 92% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Rhode Island with a bachelor’s in ocean engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at URI. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 12 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 2 |
