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Overview for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law; maritime policy; economics and management of commercial marine operations; basic naval architecture and engineering; shipboard power systems engineering; crew supervision; and administrative procedures.

Careers for Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer Majors

A major in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

Top 5 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

Add	Info	College Name	Degrees Awarded*/ Percentage	Selectivity	Cost*
		United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY	113 (55.4%)
		California Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA	67 (45.3%)
		Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA	50 (25.3%)
		Texas A & M University at Galveston Galveston, TX	30 (12.0%)
		Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME	28 (19.9%)
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