Marine Science Officer Schools in New York
280 Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.
As a degree choice, Marine Science Officer is the 52nd most popular major in the state.
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Education Levels of Marine Science Officer Majors in New York
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Bachelor’s Degree | 280 |
Gender Distribution
In New York, a marine science/merchant marine officer major is more popular with men than with women.

Racial Distribution
The racial distribution of marine science/merchant marine officer majors in New York is as follows:
- Asian: 0.7%
- Black or African American: 2.9%
- Hispanic or Latino: 10.7%
- White: 78.9%
- Non-Resident Alien: 1.8%
- Other Races: 5.0%

Jobs for Marine Science Officer Grads in New York
2,630 people in the state and 45,130 in the nation are employed in jobs related to marine science/merchant marine officer.

Wages for Marine Science Officer Jobs in New York
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer grads earn an average of $95,370 in the state and $75,710 nationwide.

Most Popular Marine Science Officer Programs in NY
There are 2 colleges in New York that offer marine science/merchant marine officer degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:
Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,627. 30% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $96,163 a year.
The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. A typical student attending SUNY Maritime College will pay a net price of $21,828. In their early career, SUNY Maritime College grads earn an average salary of $78,342.
Marine Science Officer Careers in NY
Some of the careers marine science/merchant marine officer majors go into include:
Job Title | NY Job Growth | NY Median Salary |
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Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | 11% | $84,400 |
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