Ocean Engineering Master's Program

Program Overview

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Program Details

Degree

Master of Engineering

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering

Available

On campus

Description

Gain technology-centric research and development skills at one of the nation’s top ocean engineering schools, as ranked by College Factual and College Gazette.

Ocean engineering is a growing and evolving field with a variety of career paths, including marine administration, naval architecture and environmental studies.

At Stevens, you’ll engage in applied research with some of the top faculty in ocean engineering, working on projects related to pressing issues like predicting extreme weather, mapping currents, protecting communities against environmental hazards and enhancing port performance.

Because Stevens houses one of the only ocean engineering programs in the northeast, our graduates are highly sought-after by organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Office of Naval Research and Lockheed Martin.

The Stevens Advantage: Widen Your Career Options

With a projected shortage of engineers through 2030, now is the time to get your engineering degree. But to compete in today’s career climate, graduates must adapt to rapidly-evolving technologies impacting all corners of the job market, like generative AI. At Stevens, you’ll learn the in-demand skills you need to fill the talent gap. Our core curriculum – infused with AI electives and hands-on education opportunities – develops the deep expertise, critical thinking, interdisciplinary collaboration, and entrepreneurial savvy required to thrive in a technologically disrupted marketplace.

Our Hoboken, N.J., location gives access to the living laboratory that is the New York Harbor and New Jersey coast. On campus, you’ll benefit from Stevens’ array of national research partnerships and work in renowned labs and facilities like the Davidson Laboratory for experimental marine hydrodynamics.

Program Admission Requirements

• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• GRE/GMAT test score(s) (Optional for Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Fall 2025); applicants who believe their GRE/GMAT scores demonstrate potential for success in graduate program may elect to submit those scores.

Graduate Programs That Advance Your Career

The ocean engineering master's program develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success in a variety of career roles like:

• Coastal Engineer
• Maritime Security Expert
• Naval Architect
• Coastal Scientist
• Underwater Systems Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer

Our graduates have been hired at: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Lockheed Martin, U.S. Office of Naval Research, Langan Engineering, Mott MacDonald, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

A Tech Forward Education

The educational experience in our programs is designed to imbue you with the mindset, skills, and abilities you need to stay relevant in a rapidly-evolving technological and professional landscape.

Skills & Experience

• Stevens gave me the unique opportunity to blend my civil and environmental engineering background and my passion for the coast. I did research in coastal engineering which is not offered at many other schools in the area, and studied ferry wakes in the Hudson River while monitoring sediment movement on a beach. I was involved in field work collecting data with a variety of marine instruments.
• The Ocean Engineering program at Stevens is committed to the student’s success. The faculty works with students to identify their interests and sets them on a path where they are able to learn and grow within the field. Students who are looking to be apart of one of the nation’s leading Ocean Engineering Departments should definitely choose Stevens to continue their education.

Internships

• Stevens, for the past decade, has been producing cutting edge research techniques involving climate change and the coastline. It has been neat to be a part of a program that is doing so much beneficial work for the surrounding coastal communities. This year, I hope to publish my research on the New Jersey Wave Climate and participate in an internship at a Coastal Engineering firm.

Cooperative Education

• During my master’s research I obtained my FAA Remote Pilot Certification to be able to use drones to collect ariel topography data. In doing so I gained a lot of experience using drones in the marine environment, which qualified me for an internship with the USACE’s Field Research Facility.

Ocean Engineering Program Facts & Statistics

• $82,000 Salary: Mean Compensation of Program Graduates
• Class of 2023 Ocean Engineering Outcomes (Within 3 Months of Graduation)
• Top 75 in the U.S.: Best Graduate Engineering Schools (U.S. News and World Report)
• #36 in the U.S.: Best Colleges (The Wall Street Journal College Pulse, 2024)
• 100% Employed: Within 3 Months of Graduation (Class of 2023 Ocean Engineering Average)

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