Below are the key facts about graduate study in ocean engineering at URI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Master’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 awarded 12 master’s degrees in ocean engineering.
URI is among the very best schools in the country for ocean engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 75% of ocean engineering master’s degrees went to men and 25% went to women.
The majority of ocean engineering master’s degree graduates at URI are White. Approximately 58% 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 master’s in ocean engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Rhode Island conferred 2 doctoral degrees in ocean engineering.
URI is not yet ranked for ocean engineering at the doctoral level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in ocean engineering from URI identified as men.
The majority of ocean engineering doctoral degree graduates at URI are White. Roughly 50% 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 doctoral in ocean engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at URI. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 26 |