Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

CIP 49.0309 Certificate Associate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

2 total including inactive

States

Across 0 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$85,540

Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels

Job Growth

+0.5%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$4,032

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels. In-state tuition ranges from $4,032 to $4,032, and the work is primarily outdoor with moderate physical demands — suited for hands-on learners who enjoy practical work.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Gender breakdown not available for this program.

Degree Level Distribution

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Realistic

Conventional

Enterprising

hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Building things
Working with hands
Organization
Data management
Leadership roles
Sales

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Practical

✓ Hands-on

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

💡 Interests

● Building things

● Working with hands

● Organization

● Data management

● Leadership roles

● Sales

⭐ Work Values

♦ Monitoring

♦ Speaking

♦ Active Listening

♦ Achievement

♦ Independence

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; leading, influencing, and persuading others?

Do you value monitoring?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.