Marine Architects
Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.
$105,670
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+6% projected 2024–2034
Bachelor's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education
What They Do
Marine engineers and naval architects design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment.
Programs That Prepare You
College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Maine Maritime Academy, ME
$108,130
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Massachusetts Maritime Academy, MA
$100,024
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)SUNY Maritime College, NY
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)United States Coast Guard Academy, CT
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)United States Merchant Marine Academy, NY
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)University of New Orleans, LA
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA
$92,559
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)United States Naval Academy, MD
$92,559Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(masters)University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, MI
$87,749
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Webb Institute, NY
$75,834
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering(bachelors)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$72,361Related Careers
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