Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

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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 581 degrees awarded in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Of the 23 students earning degrees at the Associates degree level across the US, 91% percent identify as men and 9% 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.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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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
23
Female Students
2 (8%)
Male Students
21 (91%)
White (13, 57%)
Hispanic or Latino (8, 35%)
Asian (1, 4%)
Black or African American (1, 4%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
Two or more races (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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