Compare 5 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in Ohio. Average earnings: $70,754.
With top graduates earning $78,374, Marine Engineering Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $8K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Youngstown State University's Marine Engineering Technology program leads with graduates earning $78,374, well above the $70,754 average across Ohio's 5 programs. University of Toledo follows at $75,973, while University of Dayton reaches $73,272—demonstrating that regional publics compete effectively in specialized technical fields.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Toledo graduates borrow $22,250 and face just a 5.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Youngstown State achieves similar affordability at 5.9%, proving that top programs can also be financially accessible.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $78,374 | 13 | $24,000 | Excellent | $16,900 | Good | |
| #2 | University Of ToledoPublic | $75,973 | 67 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good |
| #3 | University Of DaytonPrivate | $73,272 | 48 | $23,250 | Excellent | $43,810 | Challenging |
| #4 | $67,476 | 39 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,673 | 16 | $21,797 | Good | $16,998 | 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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