Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 73.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 74.9%
- Retention Rate
- 79.7%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $95,951
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,250
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 79.5%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $246/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $87,973 | $25,064 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $86,129 | |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. | Bachelor | $81,997 | $27,000 |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $79,081 | $24,989 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $76,460 | $31,312 |
| Marine Transportation. | Bachelor | $73,446 | $23,250 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,219 | $26,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor | $52,107 | $19,500 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. | Bachelor | $47,260 |
Outcomes Overview
Maritime graduates enter one of the strongest job markets in higher education, with a 98% employment rate reflecting the industry's desperate need for trained officers. The median debt of $23,250 creates a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.23, well below the concerning 1.0 threshold that financial experts warn against. Monthly loan payments of $246 represent only 3.1% of typical graduate income, compared to the national average of 10-15% for college graduates. Most alumni become ship officers, marine engineers, or transportation logistics managers in an industry facing severe worker shortages. Starting salaries of $78,584 jump to $95,951 within a decade as graduates advance through maritime ranks. This represents a strong return on investment.