Academics at United States Merchant Marine Academy | Online Engineering Degrees | Online Engineering Programs

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)

Master of Science in MArine Engineering

Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)

The Master of Science in Marine Engineering Program blends the application and theory of marine engineering at the graduate level and consists of seven core courses and five electives. An appropriate thesis may be substituted for one or two electives. Courses are taught by subject-matter experts who are full-time faculty or are practicing professionals from industry. Two years of professional experience and an earned undergraduate degree in engineering are generally required for admission.

School type

Public

Terms

Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in engineering degree programs

Concentrations with highest demand

Other

Concentrations offered

Other

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	No
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	4 full-time; 10 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	75% full-time; 40% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	4
Average experience teaching online courses	6 years
National Academy of Engineering members	0%
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	28 full-time; 1 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	5
Maximum class size	N/A

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online

Can earn degree entirely abroad

N/A

Possible in-person attendance requirements

Orientations	No
Classes	No
Group projects/simulations	No
Exams	No

Same academic track as campus-based program

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates

Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	4.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	N/A