by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how U-M ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in marine engineering.
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The bachelor's program at U-M was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine engineering list. It is also ranked #1 in Michigan.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in marine engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in marine engineering from U-M. This makes it the #1 most popular school for marine engineering master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in marine engineering in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at U-M paid an average of $2,458 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $716 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,977 | $59,775 |
| Fees | $332 | $332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,126 | $1,126 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,572 | $2,572 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 25 marine engineering majors earned their bachelor's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a bachelor's in marine engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
U-M does not offer an online option for its marine engineering bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the U-M Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's marine engineering program at U-M make a median salary of $87,749. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allmarine engineering master's degree recipients across the nation.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 marine engineering majors earned their master's degree from U-M. Of these graduates, 88% were men and 13% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at U-M are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in marine engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine engineering majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 461 |
| Aerospace & Aeronautical Engineering | 294 |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering. | 279 |
| Computer Engineering | 261 |
| Industrial Engineering | 247 |
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