by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Texas A&M College Station ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in oe.
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The bachelor's program at Texas A&M College Station was ranked #1 on College Factual's Best Schools for oe list. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools | 1 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 1 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Texas A&M University - College Station handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in ocean engineering. This is an increase of 40% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 8 students received their master’s degree in oe from Texas A&M College Station. This makes it the #3 most popular school for oe master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in oe in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
OE majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $71,788 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $69,707 for all oe bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Texas A&M College Station paid an average of $1,225 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $307 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,003 | $36,428 |
| Fees | $3,838 | $3,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,154 | $13,154 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,354 | $6,354 |
Learn more about Texas A&M College Station tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 oe majors earned their bachelor's degree from Texas A&M College Station. Of these graduates, 80% were men and 20% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a bachelor's in oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Texas A&M College Station does not offer an online option for its oe bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Texas A&M College Station Online Learning page.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in oe from Texas A&M College Station in 2022, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Texas A&M College Station are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Texas A&M University - College Station with a master's in oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the oe majors at Texas A&M University - College Station.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 574 |
| Industrial Engineering | 391 |
| Electrical Engineering | 383 |
| Civil Engineering | 320 |
| Chemical Engineering | 294 |
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