The Marine Transportation major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Transportation, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Transportation, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commercial Divers SOC: 49-9092 Occupation: Commercial Divers | $61,130 | 3,430 | N/A | N/A |
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels SOC: 53-5021 Occupation: Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | $85,540 | 35,390 | N/A | N/A |
Motorboat Operators SOC: 53-5022 Occupation: Motorboat Operators | $51,880 | 2,380 | N/A | N/A |
Ship Engineers SOC: 53-5031 Occupation: Ship Engineers | $101,320 | 8,580 | N/A | N/A |