Compare 56 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $66,900. Top programs: $82,078+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Marine Engineering Technology/Technician tells a different story. Across 57 programs, earnings range from $73,272 to $93,433—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Topping the list, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide's program delivers $93,433 in median earnings, well above the $67,366 average. Rochester Institute of Technology follows at $82,078, while LeTourneau University reaches $81,997—proving specialized programs can outperform regardless of institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates borrow $23,666 and face just a 4.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families including parent loans, SUNY Buffalo State leads with an 8.7% family burden, still in the 'Good' affordability tier.
Highest program earnings: $93,433
Strong outcomes with 62% acceptance
4.6% payment burden | Excellent
8.7% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $82,078 | 99 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $81,997 | 14 | $26,000 | Excellent | $24,703 | Manageable |
| #3 | Art Center College Of DesignPrivate | $81,702 | 38 | $31,000 | Excellent | $66,614 | Challenging |
| #4 | $80,179 | 29 | $25,000 | Excellent | $16,878 | Good | |
| #5 | $80,150 | 56 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #6 | $79,418 | 39 | $21,028 | Excellent | $12,951 | Good | |
| #7 | $78,374 | 13 | $24,000 | Excellent | $16,900 | Good | |
| #8 | $77,985 | 32 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | |
| #9 | $77,914 | 34 | $21,500 | Excellent | $12,362 | Good | |
| #10 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $77,264 | 93 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #11 | $76,047 | 50 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Good | |
| #12 | $76,003 | 28 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #13 | University Of ToledoPublic | $75,973 | 67 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good |
| #14 | $75,842 | 273 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $75,757 | 33 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $75,648 | 50 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $74,230 | 35 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | |
| #18 | University Of HoustonPublic | $73,848 | 102 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #19 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $73,272 | 48 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #20 | $72,645 | 54 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $70,880 | 43 | $21,000 | Excellent | $12,589 | Good | |
| #22 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $70,581 | 72 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #23 | $70,569 | 112 | $21,543 | Excellent | $19,500 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $70,143 | 67 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | |
| #25 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $69,865 | 44 | $22,500 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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