Program Overview

In 17³Ô¹Ï’s Marine Technology program, academics bridge with industry in the marine space. This bachelor’s degree, the only one in the United States, has 100-percent employment. You’ll learn marine-related technical competencies along with the project management skills necessary to work on- and off-shore.

17³Ô¹Ï offers:


 

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    Waterfront campus
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    100% employment rate
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    Cutting-edge technology

17³Ô¹Ï Marine Technology Program student Tyler Smith on an Alaskan research cruise
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Tyler Smith , BSMT student, returned to 17³Ô¹Ï to change careers in 2021
“I moved from the west coast to join this one-of-a-kind program not only to get hands-on experience with industry-standard sonar and marine robotics systems, but also to build comprehensive and complementary marine tech skills. I'm only in my second year here, but I've already had two top-flight internships and multiple job offers.”

 

NOTE: Students enrolled in 17³Ô¹Ï bachelor degree programs like Marine Technology may be eligible for , which offers up to $27,500 over five years (up to $5,500 per year). All students who fill out the FAFSA are automatically considered for the scholarship.

 

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Tuition & Fees

Important Dates

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
FAFSA
REGISTRATION