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Marine Science Officer at United States Merchant Marine Academy
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United States Merchant Marine Academy is in Kings Point, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 94 marine science officer graduations were recorded at United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Online & Distance Learning at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Online coursework is an option 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
The following sections describe the student demographics for Marine Science Officer graduates at United States Merchant Marine Academy, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Marine Science Officer graduates at United States Merchant Marine Academy are 28% women (26) and 72% men (68).
Marine Science Officer Bachelor’s Program at United States Merchant Marine Academy
Among the 94 bachelor’s marine science officer 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 Science Officer 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 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Marine Science Officer bachelor’s degree recipients at United States Merchant Marine Academy, above the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Marine Science Officer Graduates
Those who complete Marine Science Officer program at United States Merchant Marine Academy work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying 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
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