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Marine Transportation Basic Certificates
There are 20 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Marine Transportation. This degree is more popular with male students, and about35% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 0.7% 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 | 27 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 526 |
| Master’s Degree | 277 |
Earnings of Marine Transportation Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with abasic certificate in Marine Transportation of $58,110 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Marine Transportation students with their basic certificate.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue basic certificates in Marine Transportation. About 89.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 248 |
| Women | 29 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Marine Transportation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 64.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 14.1% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 23 | 8.3% |
| Race Unknown | 13 | 4.7% |
| International Students | 2 | 0.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 0.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Marine Transportation Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 27 colleges that offer a basic certificate 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 basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their basic certificate 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 basic certificate. This school awarded 148 basic certificates 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.
SUNY Maritime College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 139 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University Maritime Academy is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 94 people received their basic certificate 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 is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 94 basic certificates in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Commercial Divers International comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 58 basic certificates 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 comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 56 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Maine Maritime Academy comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make 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 basic certificates in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 53 basic certificates in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern Michigan College comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lamar State College-Orange is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The College of the Florida Keys comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Orange Coast College comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Marine Transportation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northshore Technical Community College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 13 basic certificates in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates in Marine Transportation. This school awarded 13 basic certificates 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 is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 12 basic certificates in Marine Transportation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Marine Transportation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
South Louisiana Community College is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates 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.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 9 basic certificates 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.
The Landing School is a popular choice for Marine Transportation majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their basic certificate in Marine Transportation from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate 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 basic certificates.
| 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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