by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Maritime ranks in comparison to other schools with marine engineering programs.
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The bachelor's program at Maritime was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Maritime Academy handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of marine engineering students who receive their bachelor's degree at Maritime is $83,261. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $71,291 for all marine engineering bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Maritime, marine engineering students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all marine engineering majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the marine engineering program at Maritime is $546 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine engineering majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in marine engineering from Maritime. About 94% were men and 6% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a bachelor's in marine engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Engineering | 60 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 15 |
