Compare 6 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $97,426. Top programs: $116,961+.
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs produce graduates earning between $75,834 and $116,961—a $41K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 6 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Maine Maritime Academy's Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering program leads with graduates earning $116,961, well above the $97,426 average. Massachusetts Maritime Academy follows closely at $114,713, while SUNY Maritime College delivers $107,436—proving that specialized maritime academies dominate this field regardless of broader institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates borrow $25,000 and face just a 3.7% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Maine Maritime Academy achieves similar results with a 3.9% burden, meaning loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $116,961
Strong outcomes ($116,961) with 61% acceptance
3.7% payment burden | Excellent
10.3% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Maine Maritime AcademyPublic | $116,961 | 71 | $27,000 | Excellent | $55,812 | Manageable |
| #2 | $114,713 | 83 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,678 | Good | |
| #3 | Suny Maritime CollegePublic | $107,436 | 38 | $23,250 | Excellent | $38,700 | Good |
| #4 | $89,344 | 32 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #5 | $80,267 | 27 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Webb InstitutePrivate | $75,834 | 25 | — | — | — | — |
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 →
