Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Maritime Studies
Focuses on the history, science, policy issues, and literature of the ocean. Covers maritime history, maritime law, maritime literature, oceanography, maritime security, and maritime politics.
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Careers this field can lead to
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Median pay
- $77,640
- Hiring change through 2035
- 2.0%
- Job openings a year
- 12,500
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
Explore this career Growing with the economyHistorians
- Median pay
- $76,750
- Hiring change through 2035
- 3.0%
- Job openings a year
- 300
To get hiredMaster's degree
Explore this careerAll work is projected to grow 3.5% between 2025 and 2035; read every hiring-change figure against it.
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College options
Where to study it
Ordered by how many degrees each college awards in this field. Sort by any numbered column.
| College | Degrees a year | Admit rate | Average annual cost after aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A & M University-College Station TX | 21 | 63% | $17,000 |
| University of West Florida FL | 11 | 57% | $8,000 |
| University of New England ME | 11 | 89% | $32,000 |
| SUNY Maritime College NY | 10 | 79% | — |
| Oregon State University OR | 2 | 79% | $16,000 |