Engineering
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Prepares you 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.
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Architectural and Engineering Managers
- Median pay
- $171,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 5.5%
- Job openings a year
- 14,900
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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- Median pay
- $109,270
- Hiring change through 2035
- 7.8%
- Job openings a year
- 3,900
To get hiredDoctoral or professional degree
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- Median pay
- $112,230
- Hiring change through 2035
- 6.7%
- Job openings a year
- 500
To get hiredBachelor's degree
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Merchant Marine Academy NY | 84 | 32% | — |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy MA | 73 | 95% | $16,000 |
| United States Naval Academy MD | 29 | 9% | — |
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor MI | 29 | 18% | $5,000 |
| United States Coast Guard Academy CT | 26 | 24% | — |
| Maine Maritime Academy ME | 24 | 61% | — |
| SUNY Maritime College NY | 22 | 79% | — |
| Webb Institute NY | 22 | 20% | — |
| University of New Orleans LA | 17 | 67% | $13,000 |