Career Paths — USMMA Wrestling

At Graduation

What You Walk Away With

No other college in America sends you out the door with this combination of credentials on day one.

B.S. Degree

Marine Engineering or Transportation (Logistics)

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Naval Commission

Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve

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Coast Guard License

USCG Merchant Mariner Credential — immediately employable at sea

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100% Placement

Virtually all graduates placed within 3 months

$15,000 – $20,000

Starting monthly salary · Merchant Mariners

Aviation

Want to Be a Pilot?

USMMA offers aviation options encompassing every branch of the military — including the Air National Guard and Reserve.

We are the only federal service academy that allows you to fly in any branch of the armed forces, and pick the plane and location of your choice.

Navy Coast Guard Army Air Force Marines Air Nat'l Guard Reserve

About 15% of graduates become active duty officers — the majority work in civilian industry. No other service academy provides such a broad array of job choices at graduation.

Career Progression

Moving from Sea to Shore

USMMA engineers who sail after graduation can transition to lucrative shore positions. Here's how to prepare:

Get an Accredited Degree

Choose Marine Engineering Systems or Marine Engineering & Shipyard Management — both ABET accredited. An accredited engineering degree can be a requirement at many employers.

Progress Your License

Advance your marine license to Chief Engineer and sail as Chief. This demonstrates leadership and dedication to future employers.

Get an Advanced Degree

USMMA offers a remote Masters of Marine Science degree you can earn while sailing. Business degrees are also advantageous and available remotely.

Transition to Shore

With your credentials and experience, you'll be highly sought after at shipyards, engineering firms, government agencies, and private companies nationwide.

Where Grads Work

Major Shipyards Hiring USMMA Engineers

These facilities are almost always listing positions for mechanical, nuclear, and project engineers. Many USMMA graduates work in these large shipyards — and there are over a hundred more across the country.

Private Companies

Bath Iron Works Bath, ME
Philly Shipyard Philadelphia, PA
Newport News Shipyard Newport News, VA
Austal Shipyards Mobile, AL
Marinette Marine Marinette, WI
Ingalls Shipyard Pascagoula, MS
NASSCO San Diego, CA

Naval Shipyards

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, NH
Norfolk Naval Shipyard Norfolk, VA
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Bremerton, WA
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Pearl Harbor, HI

Recent Graduates

Jobs Our Grads Hold Today

USMMA engineers end up in a wide variety of jobs. Here is a sample of positions recent graduates hold:

Industry & Private Sector

Chemical Engineering Sales PA
Product Line Manager, Cable Co. NC
Design-Build Manager, Construction TX
Quality Engineer, Defense Contractor MD
Financial Advisor, Investments Multiple
Head of Regulatory Compliance AL
Author, Construction Magazine NC

Maritime & Government

Chief Engineer, Ferry Boat NJ
Marine Safety Officer NJ
Chief Engineer, Casino Vessel Multiple
Operations Support Officer, MSC Italy
Client Relations, Bureau of Shipping NJ
Instructor, Navy Surface Warfare School RI

Location flexibility improves prospects immensely. That said, there are many positions available in maritime centers such as New York, Virginia, and California.

Your Career Starts at Kings Point

See the engineering programs that get you there, or start your application today.

Engineering Programs How to Apply