Bachelor's495 grads tracked
Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University
Ranked 2nd of 2 bachelor's programs in Ocean Engineering by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$82,679
middle 50%: $68,363 – $98,379
Median · 5 years out
$109,038
middle 50%: $87,938 – $139,253
Median · 10 years out
$146,317
middle 50%: $107,710 – $192,261
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Ocean Engineering (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates of Texas A&M University's bachelor's program in Ocean Engineering earn a median $82,679 one year after graduating, rising to $146,317 by year ten. Figures are based on 495 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
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Paid off in
3.8 yrs
≈ $3,999 total interest
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