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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics cluster Engineering and Technology pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree

Marine engineers typically need a bachelor's degree in marine engineering, or a related field, such as a engineering. Some marine engineering programs are offered at state maritime academies. Employers may prefer to hire candidates who have graduated from programs accredited by a professional association, such as Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

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Job prospects are much better for graduates of design engineering programs.

Marine engineering professor William Haynes recommends students get into math. "We find that people need a good math and science background to do well in the courses in our school. They should be prepared to take calculus."

Marine engineering courses in the senior undergraduate years can include conventional thermal power and energy conversion, mechanical devices and systems, and electrical systems.

"Our graduates all get good jobs, but they don't all get good jobs at sea," says Haynes.

Extra Requirements

Along with earning a bachelor’s degree, students at states’ maritime academies take exams for licensure from the U.S. Coast Guard. Another type of engineering license is the Professional Engineering (PE) license, which allows for higher levels of leadership and independence and can be acquired later in one’s career.

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