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Marine Transportation at United States Merchant Marine Academy
If you plan to study Marine Transportation, consider the program at United States Merchant Marine Academy. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
United States Merchant Marine Academy sits in Kings Point, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 marine transportation degrees were awarded at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Online Class Availability at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Many students take online classes at United States Merchant Marine Academy. Of 976 students, 13 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Marine Transportation graduates at United States Merchant Marine Academy, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Marine Transportation graduates at United States Merchant Marine Academy are 28% women (26) and 72% men (68).
Marine Transportation Bachelor’s Program at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Among the 94 bachelor’s marine transportation degrees awarded at United States Merchant Marine Academy, 28% were women (26) and 72% were men (68).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Marine Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 71 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 13 |
Minority students account for 24% of Marine Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at United States Merchant Marine Academy, higher than the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Marine Transportation Concentrations at United States Merchant Marine Academy
This Marine Transportation program at United States Merchant Marine Academy includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Marine Science Officer | 94 |
Best-Paid Careers for Marine Transportation Graduates
Those who complete Marine Transportation program at United States Merchant Marine Academy pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Marine Transportation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Motorboat Operators | $67,056 |
| Ship Engineers | $67,019 |
| Commercial Divers | $52,232 |
| 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.