Best Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$829,342
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,439
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Maine Maritime Academy
Grad rate: 63.8% |
ME | +$1,103,546 | $105,033 | $30,166 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Grad rate: 79.2% |
MA | +$1,060,666 | $104,400 | $37,721 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
SUNY Maritime College
Grad rate: 73.9% |
NY | +$810,470 | $90,122 | $28,880 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
TX | +$608,691 | $80,353 | $32,085 | $22,243 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Grad rate: 93.2% |
MI | +$563,340 | $76,836 | $33,345 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.