Compare 12 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $66,754.
The highest-earning Marine Engineering Technology/Technician program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $35K earnings gap across 12 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Rochester Institute Of Technology's Marine Engineering Technology/Technician program leads with graduates earning $82,078. Close behind, Suny Buffalo State University produces graduates earning $79,418, followed by Central Connecticut State University at $77,985. The average across all programs is $66,754, yet these public and regional institutions outperform many higher-profile schools.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Farmingdale State College graduates borrow $14,718 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, making strong earnings even more valuable.
Highest program earnings: $82,078
Strong outcomes with 71% acceptance
4.2% 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 | $79,418 | 39 | $21,028 | Excellent | $12,951 | Good | |
| #3 | $77,985 | 32 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | |
| #4 | $75,757 | 33 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $70,143 | 67 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | |
| #6 | $68,222 | 27 | $17,250 | Excellent | $18,928 | Good | |
| #7 | Point Park UniversityPrivate | $67,101 | 16 | $27,000 | Good | $24,041 | Manageable |
| #8 | University Of MainePublic | $66,087 | 29 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,900 | Manageable |
| #9 | $64,826 | 20 | $26,814 | Good | $36,545 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $51,273 | 8 | $25,000 | Good | $30,444 | High | |
| #11 | $50,897 | 82 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Good | |
| #12 | $47,260 | 22 | $20,000 | Good | $16,771 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
