Maritime Studies
A program that focuses on the history, science, policy issues, and literature of the ocean. Includes instruction in maritime history, maritime law, maritime literature, oceanography, maritime security, and maritime politics.
- Schools offering
- 5
- Annual completions
- 47
- Typical degree level
- Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $58k
About this major
A program that focuses on the history, science, policy issues, and literature of the ocean. Includes instruction in maritime history, maritime law, maritime literature, oceanography, maritime security, and maritime politics.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $78k | +1.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$58k
Top colleges for Maritime Studies
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Texas A&M University-College Station | College Station, TX | 0 | 9 | 9 |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| SUNY Maritime College | Throggs Neck, NY | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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