Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
at SUNY Maritime College in Throggs Neck, NY
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
81
Median Earnings (1yr)
$79,797
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$79,797
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Aviation programs in New York
Benchmark: $50,909 — average of 5 comparable programs
National median wage — Aviation
$75,020
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Aviation
+6%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer associate degree program at SUNY Maritime College is offered by this public institution in Throggs Neck, NY. The program provides training in maritime operations, navigation, and vessel management, preparing students for careers as licensed merchant marine officers or for further study in the field.
This program falls within the transportation and materials moving CIP field (49.0309). SUNY Maritime College also offers a Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer certificate at the 2-to-4-year level, providing students with a longer-term credential pathway in the same discipline. The college's specialized maritime focus and waterfront location offer students direct exposure to the maritime industry.
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