Ship Engineers

Back to Occupations
Fast Growing
Growing
Steady Growth
Declining

Occupation Description

Ship engineers oversee and direct actions of crew engaged in operating and preserving a variety of essential machinery aboard ship.

Estimated Income

All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Lower End
Middle
Upper End
$200,000
$150,000
$100,000
$50,000
All financial data provided by Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)

Total Employees In 2010

10760

Job Openings By 2025

6200

Growth Rate

18%

Required Education

Bachelor's degree
Specific Programs:
Bachelors in Naval Architecture
Bachelors in Marine Engineering

Required Work Experience

None

Based on national data, not school-specific information. Conditions in your area may vary

National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth