Compare 60 Marine Engineering Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $79,290. Top programs: $126,209+.
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 | $126,209 | 35 | $24,965 | Excellent | $38,432 | Good | |
| #2 | $120,219 | 13 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $98,267 | 55 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Excellent | |
| #4 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $97,257 | 17 | $21,250 | Excellent | $16,378 | Excellent |
| #5 | $91,941 | 65 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #6 | University Of MainePublic | $91,879 | 44 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,900 | Good |
| #7 | $91,230 | 57 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | |
| #8 | $90,472 | 20 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | |
| #9 | Art Center College Of DesignPrivate | $90,188 | 34 | $31,000 | Excellent | $66,614 | Challenging |
| #10 | $88,991 | 28 | $16,668 | Excellent | $25,881 | Good | |
| #11 | $88,036 | 13 | $22,500 | Excellent | $22,978 | Good | |
| #12 | $86,891 | 307 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #13 | $86,472 | 22 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Good | |
| #14 | $86,361 | 10 | $24,000 | Excellent | $16,900 | Good | |
| #15 | $86,226 | 84 | $26,778 | Excellent | $35,625 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $85,533 | 52 | $20,000 | Excellent | $17,205 | Good | |
| #17 | $85,242 | 41 | $21,229 | Excellent | $14,984 | Good | |
| #18 | $85,222 | 7 | $21,125 | Excellent | $15,500 | Good | |
| #19 | $84,896 | 57 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #20 | $84,871 | 19 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | |
| #21 | University Of HoustonPublic | $84,692 | 68 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #22 | University Of ToledoPublic | $83,465 | 65 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Good |
| #23 | $83,394 | 36 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #24 | Letourneau UniversityPrivate | $83,158 | 15 | $26,000 | Excellent | $24,703 | Manageable |
| #25 | $83,083 | 54 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good |
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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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