Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Marine Engineers and Naval Architects does

Marine engineers and naval architects design, build, and maintain ships, submarines, offshore platforms, and other marine vessels and structures. They work on propulsion systems, hull design, and structural integrity for safe ocean operation.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~2 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
• Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
• Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr