Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

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About Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs prepare individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of self-propelled, stationary, or towed vessels operating on or under the water, including inland, coastal and ocean environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as corrosion, power transfer, pressure, hull efficiency, stress factors, safety and life support, environmental hazards and factors, and specific use requirements.

For all the 440 degrees granted in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 374 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level in the US, 15% percent identify as women and 85% percent identify as men. Though students at schools all over the country study Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering is $64,763.

Popularity of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering majors, some of the most in demand jobs include Architectural and Engineering Managers, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary and Marine Engineers and Naval Architects. Additionally, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates may find a high-paying job, such as Architectural and Engineering Managers or Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
374
Female Students
57 (15%)
Male Students
317 (84%)
White (298, 80%)
Hispanic or Latino (22, 6%)
Asian (16, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (13, 3%)
Black or African American (10, 3%)
Two or more races (8, 2%)
U.S. Nonresident (6, 2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (1, <1%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)

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