by our College Data Analytics Team
[Marine Engineering](/majors/engineering/marine-engineering/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for marine engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the marine engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
United States Merchant Marine Academy tops our 2027 list of the best value marine engineering schools in New York. United States Merchant Marine Academy is a small public school located in the suburb of Kings Point. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $895. Marine Engineering graduates of United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a median of $69,847 early in their careers. Roughly 34% of applicants are accepted.
A rank of #2 makes Suny Maritime College one of the best values for marine engineering. Located in the city of Throggs Neck, Suny Maritime College is a small public university. Students from in state pay about $8,589 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,159. Marine Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, marine engineering degree recipients from Suny Maritime College generally make around $92,559. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted.
Webb Institute is a great value for students pursuing a degree in marine engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Glen Cove, Webb Institute is a small private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $63,214. Marine Engineering graduates of Webb Institute earn a median of $75,834 early in their careers. Webb Institute admits about 14% of applicants.
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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