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Marine Science Officer at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
If you plan to study Marine Science Officer, you may want to check out the program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy sits in Buzzards Bay, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 56 marine science officer degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Online Class Availability at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Distance learning is available at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Among 1,488 students, 86 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 47 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Marine Science Officer Rankings at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Rankings can help you compare Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Marine Science Officer program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #2 of 9 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #9 of 9 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Marine Science Officer graduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Science Officer graduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are 9% women (5) and 91% men (51).
Marine Science Officer Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Of the 56 bachelor’s marine science officer graduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 9% were women (5) and 91% were men (51).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Science Officer bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 44 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 7 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 5% of Marine Science Officer bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Science Officer Graduates
Those who complete Marine Science Officer program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Marine Science Officer graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
| Ship Engineers | $67,019 |
| Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $27,869 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.