Is your future salary worth the time in school?
After graduation, naval engineering graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $184,107, while the bottom 20% make closer to $46,492. The median grad salary is $92,518.
Naval Engineering graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in naval engineering is $62,921, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $64,086.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
Pro tip
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