Ocean Engineering

Bachelor's degree · Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL

CIP 14.24

$67,941Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$80,093Median earnings 4 years after
$88,902Median earnings 5 years after
$27,000Median federal debt
24Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Ocean Engineering at Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $67,941 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $89,337 four years after graduating (middle half: $76,433–$105,130). Median debt is $27,000, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Ocean Engineering (Bachelor's degree) at other Florida schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
$68,475$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Ocean Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University make?

The median salary is $67,941 one year after graduation and $88,902 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $27,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.