by our College Data Analytics Team
[Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering](/majors/engineering/marine-engineering/naval-architecture-marine-engineering/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value naval architecture & marine engineering schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the naval architecture & marine engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked United States Merchant Marine Academy the best value for a degree in naval architecture & marine engineering in the Middle Atlantic Region. United States Merchant Marine Academy is a small public school located in the suburb of Kings Point. Students from in state pay about $895 in tuition and fees. Early-career naval architecture & marine engineering graduates make about $69,847. The acceptance rate is 34%.
A rank of #2 makes Suny Maritime College one of the best values for naval architecture & marine engineering. Set in the city of Throggs Neck, Suny Maritime College is a small public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,589, while out-of-state students pay about $19,159. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the naval architecture & marine engineering program here. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering graduates of Suny Maritime College earn a median of $92,559 early in their careers. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Webb Institute came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value naval architecture & marine engineering schools. Located in the suburb of Glen Cove, Webb Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $63,214. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering graduates of Webb Institute earn a median of $75,834 early in their careers. Webb Institute admits about 14% of applicants.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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