2027 Best Ocean Engineering Schools in the New England Region

Ocean Engineering degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their ocean engineering programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for ocean engineering students.

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• Best Ocean Engineering Schools in the New England Region

Best Schools for Ocean Engineering in the New England Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall ocean engineering education in the New England Region.

Top Schools in Ocean Engineering

1

University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

37 Ocean Engineering Degrees Awarded

$70,939 Median Starting Salary

University Of Rhode Island tops our 2027 ranking of the best ocean engineering schools. Set in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 ocean engineering students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Ocean Engineering graduates of University Of Rhode Island earn a median of $70,939 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,147. Read more about the ocean engineering program at University Of Rhode Island

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
Durham, NH

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

26 Ocean Engineering Degrees Awarded

$52,064 Median Starting Salary

University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in ocean engineering, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. About 26 ocean engineering degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the ocean engineering program make about $52,064 in their early career. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,368 in student loans. More information about a degree in ocean engineering from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.