Maritime Studies graduates earn $57,953 four years out. Related careers are growing at up to 19.7%, one of the stronger demand signals across all fields. Computer & Information Research Scientist is among the highest-growth roles in the field.
Maritime Studies is a focused area of study within Interdisciplinary Studies. Graduates typically earn around $57,953 four years out, a solid return for a focused credential. The program is available at 8 colleges across the U.S., from community colleges to research universities. About 68 students complete this program each year, most earning a bachelor's. The focus is on writing, analysis, and communication that transfer across industries.
Maritime Studies graduates earn $57,953 four years out, near the national median for college graduates. The middle 50% of earners fall between $43,089 and $71,255. Earnings typically jump significantly in the first few years. The one-year figure of $32,325 climbs to $57,953 by year four.
Starting salaries only. Earnings in this field grow substantially in the first 3 to 5 years.
Near the national median for college graduates.
Median of per-school medians. Each reporting college counts equally, regardless of size.
There is a moderate earnings spread across Maritime Studies graduates. Career path divergence explains most of the range. Law, consulting, and tech-adjacent roles pull the top end up; writing, education, and nonprofit roles tend to sit near the bottom.
Solid ROI. At median 4-year earnings of $57,953 and an estimated $82,288 four-year net cost, the typical graduate reaches earnings breakeven in roughly 2.9 years.
Based on outcomes from 6 schools. Colleges with fewer than 30 graduates are excluded from national averages.
Of the 68 students who complete Maritime Studies programs each year, the majority (82%) earn a bachelor's degree. The breakdown below shows the full credential distribution.
Maritime Studies connects to 8 occupations in the job market. Computer & Information Systems Manager leads at $175,140/yr median. Expand any card to see daily responsibilities, in-demand skills, and 10-year growth projections.
Only 7 colleges had enough verified data to appear here. Sorted by Maritime Studies graduate volume, not selectivity.
| # | College | Graduates | Acceptance | Net Price/yr | Earnings 10yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M University-College Station College Station, TX · Public | 21 | 57.4% | $21,315 | $72,097 |
| 2 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY · Public | 15 | 72.4% | $22,367 | $95,951 |
| 3 | University of West Florida Pensacola, FL · Public | 11 | 58.2% | $9,364 | $49,137 |
| 4 | University of New England Biddeford, ME · Nonprofit | 11 | 91.6% | $38,107 | $55,921 |
| 5 | East Carolina University Greenville, NC · Public | 6 | 89.2% | $15,739 | $55,146 |
| 6 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR · Public | 2 | 77.3% | $19,604 | $64,010 |
| 7 | University of Maine Orono, ME · Public | 1 | 96.6% | $17,510 | $48,653 |
Ranked by Maritime Studies graduate volume. Scroll right to compare key stats. Read our methodology →
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