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#1

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

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY

At United States Merchant Marine Academy, only three majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems......view more

Acceptance Rate

34%

Annual Degrees Awarded

88

SAT Score

1,110–1,320

Median Starting Salary

$54,402
#2

#2 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, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

100

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Median Starting Salary

$57,236
#3

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

Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI

At Northwestern Michigan College, only two majors are offered: Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, and Ocean Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

70%

Annual Degrees Awarded

35

SAT Score

--

Median Starting Salary

$54,939
#4

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

Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA

At Cal Poly Maritime Academy, the three most popular college majors students study are Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Business Administration and Management, General, and Mechanical Engineering....view more

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,010–1,210

Median Starting Salary

$56,303
#5

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

Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME

Every year, Maine Maritime Academy awards around 64 degrees to those studying Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more

Acceptance Rate

96%

Annual Degrees Awarded

64

SAT Score

1,090–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$58,200
#6

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

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, and Other....view more

Acceptance Rate

92%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,040–1,200

Median Starting Salary

$61,415
#7

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

Texas A&M University-College Station
College Station, TX

At Texas A&M University-College Station, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Biomedical Sciences, General, Communication, and General. In fact, Texas A&M University-College Station grants 581 degrees every year to graduating Psychology, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

57%

Annual Degrees Awarded

51

SAT Score

1,170–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$53,132
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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 499 degrees awarded in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 453 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 84% percent identify as men and 16% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, New York 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
453
Female Students
71 (15%)
Male Students
382 (84%)

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