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Marine Transportation Associate Degrees
There are 20 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Marine Transportation. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and26% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 3.7% of Marine Transportation graduates were international students.
Education Levels of Marine Transportation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,158 people earned theirMarine Transportation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Marine Transportation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 328 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 27 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 526 |
| Master’s Degree | 277 |
Earnings of Marine Transportation Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Marine Transportation of $58,110 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,096 |
| 4 years | $58,110 |
| 5 years | $66,829 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 81.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 22 |
| Women | 5 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 | 11.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 3.7% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 3.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 3.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Transportation Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a associate degree in Marine Transportation. Learn more about the most popular below:
Divers Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ocean Corporation is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Maritime College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 139 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University Maritime Academy comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
United States Merchant Marine Academy comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Commercial Divers International comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 58 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 56 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Maine Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 54 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 53 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Michigan College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar State College-Orange comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 17 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The College of the Florida Keys is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 16 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Alaska Southeast comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Seattle Central College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their associate degree in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 9 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The Landing School comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 1 associate degrees in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Marine Transportation Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 561 |
| Diver, Professional and Instructor | 539 |
| Marine Transportation, Other | 58 |
| Commercial Fishing | — |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Marine Transportation that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | 22,968 |
| Air Transportation | 11,070 |
| Transportation and Materials Moving, Other | 34 |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | — |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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