Best Schools for Marine Transportation

Marine Transportation graduates earn a median of $117,912 within four years of graduating, ranking #0 out of 283 tracked majors — 89% above the median across all fields. There are 6 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 602 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Texas A&M University-College Station graduates earn $124,645 while Maine Maritime Academy graduates earn $103,417 — a $21,228 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is moderate: Marine Transportation graduates see an average 15% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$117,912

Avg. 2yr Earnings

of 283 Majors

602

Graduates

Marine Transportation by State

Top Marine Transportation Schools by Graduate Earnings

Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, TX · Public

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA · Public

California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA · Public

SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, NY · Public

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY · Public

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME · Public

Majors with Similar Earnings

Mathematics and Computer Science $84,401 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering $81,473 Petroleum Engineering $74,887 Operations Research $73,589 Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering $72,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Marine Transportation?

Texas A&M University-College Station ranks #1 for Marine Transportation with median graduate earnings of $124,645 within four years of graduating. There are 6 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Marine Transportation graduates earn?

Marine Transportation graduates earn an average of $117,912 within four years of graduating. This is 89% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $103,417 to $124,645 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Marine Transportation program?

The average acceptance rate across Marine Transportation programs is 71.5%. The most selective program is at United States Merchant Marine Academy with a 32.5% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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