Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

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#1

#1 Best College for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer in the U.S.

SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

At SUNY Maritime College, the most popular majors students study are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Mechanical Engineering, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

72%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,130–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$57,236

#2

#2 Best College for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer in the U.S.

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Every year, Maine Maritime Academy awards around 32 degrees to those studying Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,100–1,260

Median Starting Salary

$58,200

#3

#3 Best College for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer in the U.S.

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX

At San Jacinto Community College, only one major is offered: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

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Annual Degrees Awarded

13

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,939

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About Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer programs prepare individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures.

For all the 480 degrees awarded in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 25 students earning degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 88% percent identify as men and 12% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Texas has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is $47,900.

Popularity of Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

For Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer majors, some of the most in demand careers include Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels, Ship Engineers and Motorboat Operators. Not only that, Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Ship Engineers or Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
25
Female Students
3 (12%)
Male Students
22 (88%)

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