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 15 students earning degrees at the Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years level across the US, 93% percent identify as men and 7% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer, Washington has the most graduates. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is $47,900.

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15 degrees awarded
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer makes up 3.21% of all Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years awarded in Washington

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 Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels or Ship Engineers.

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
15
Female Students
1 (6%)
Male Students
14 (93%)
White (11, 73%)
Two or more races (3, 20%)
Asian (1, 7%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Hispanic or Latino (0, <1%)
Black or African American (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)
U.S. Nonresident (0, <1%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (0, <1%)

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