General
Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering.
Entry Level Salary
$83,691
Median Salary
$133,000
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
33.9%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $5,320,000
Entry (Early)
$83,691
Median (Prime)
$133,000
High (Prime)
$145,775
ROI Sensitivity AnalysisAssuming 4 Years to Graduation
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+273k
+669k
+771k
$25k / yr
+183k
+579k
+681k
$50k / yr
+93k
+490k
+591k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
27
24
24
$25k / yr
33
26
26
$50k / yr
42
29
28
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
169%
533%
627%
$50k / yr
43%
225%
272%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate33.1%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Marine engineers and naval architects
9.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$77,713
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$119,000|$105,670
openings
600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.8%
Management occupations
6.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$93,713
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$161,394|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Project management specialists
4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$43,066
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$145,775|$100,750
openings
78,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.6%
Engineers, All Other
3.9% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$94,391
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$150,000|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Top executives
3.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$123,888
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$176,983|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Construction managers
3.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$114,538
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$101,470|$106,980
openings
46,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.7%
Civil engineers
2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$115,972
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,972|$99,590
openings
23,600 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5%
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$87,465
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$112,550|$198,100
openings
18,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.3%
Architectural and engineering managers
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$156,188
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$173,359|$167,740
openings
14,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +3.8%
Software developers
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$72,888
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$146,315|$133,080
openings
115,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +15.8%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| naval architecture and marine engineering. | Bachelor's Degree | 9 | $91,759 - $137,352 |
| naval architecture and marine engineering. | Master's Degree | 2 | Data N/A |