Best Ocean 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
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$470,196
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,574
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Florida Atlantic University
Grad rate: 63.2% |
FL | +$505,874 | $73,462 | $21,054 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate: 71.4% |
RI | +$461,075 | $73,268 | $32,584 | $25,147 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Texas A&M University-College Station
Grad rate: 83.7% |
TX | +$443,640 | $72,354 | $32,085 | $26,000 | 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 Ocean Engineering Degrees by State
Browse Ocean Engineering programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.