Pilots, Ship

Command ships to steer them into and out of harbors, estuaries, straits, or sounds, or on rivers, lakes, or bays. Must be licensed by U.S. Coast Guard with limitations indicating class and tonnage of vessels for which license is valid and route and waters that may be piloted.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Marine Transportation(bachelors)California State University Maritime Academy, CA

$87,464

Marine Transportation(bachelors)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX

$87,444

Marine Transportation(bachelors)Northwestern Michigan College, MI

$87,281

Marine Transportation(bachelors)Massachusetts Maritime Academy, MA

$84,187

Marine Transportation(bachelors)Maine Maritime Academy, ME

$82,725

Marine Transportation(bachelors)SUNY Maritime College, NY

$79,797

Marine Transportation(bachelors)United States Merchant Marine Academy, NY

$69,847

Marine Transportation(certificate)Divers Institute of Technology, WA

$38,699

Marine Transportation(certificate)Ocean Corporation, TX

$30,992