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Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering

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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering.

Entry Level Salary
$91,091
Median Salary
$133,819
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
35.6%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $5,352,760
Entry (Early)
$91,091
Median (Prime)
$133,819
High (Prime)
$148,000

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 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
+335k
+678k
+791k
$25k / yr
+245k
+588k
+701k
$50k / yr
+155k
+498k
+611k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
26
24
24
$25k / yr
31
26
25
$50k / yr
37
29
28

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
226%
541%
644%
$50k / yr
71%
229%
281%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate32.5%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Marine engineers and naval architects

9.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,604
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$127,528|$112,230
openings
500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%

Management occupations

5.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$96,466
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$173,785|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Engineers, All Other

4.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$91,107
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$145,746|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Top executives

4.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$127,528
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$206,000|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Project management specialists

3.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$44,331
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$144,699|$102,320
openings
76,500 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%

Civil engineers

2.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$91,091
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$109,309|$100,840
openings
22,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%

Construction managers

2.5% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$117,903
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$104,451|$114,990
openings
49,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +9.1%

Architectural and engineering managers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$160,776
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$173,785|$171,270
openings
14,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +5.5%

Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$90,035
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$115,857|$210,020
openings
16,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.3%

Software developers

2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$101,825
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$145,746|$135,980
openings
95,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +10.2%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

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 TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
naval architecture and marine engineering.Bachelor's Degree9$91,759 - $137,352
naval architecture and marine engineering.Master's Degree2Data N/A