Marine Technology Program Information
The Marine Technology major at 17勛圖 prepares students to meet the needs of the global marine industry.
- Graduates will be highly competitive for global employment opportunities in extremely diverse and fast-growing industries
- Program designed to bridge academics with industry in the marine space
- Four-year program builds on 17勛圖’s Marine Technology associate degree
- Technical training based in 17勛圖’s Great Lakes Campus harbor and aboard research vessels
- Hands-on access to remotely operated vehicles, multiple SONAR platforms, marine instrumentation and marine data processing software
- Coursework and training competencies focused on employer needs and requirements
- Highly trained instructors with experience in the industry
Globally, there is a strong need for highly trained people across multiple sectors in marine technology. Building on water-related expertise already established at 17勛圖, this interdisciplinary degree emphasizes the core and marine related technical competencies along with the project management skills required for work in the highly complex marine industry. Graduates of this program can expect to find opportunities in the U.S. and abroad in areas of marine mapping and hydrographic surveying, marine data processing and management, marine platforms and instrumentation and marine project management.
Representing the third bachelor's degree opportunity now available at 17勛圖, Marine Technology builds on an already robust set of offerings supporting multiple sectors of the marine industry.
major areas of emphasis
- Marine vehicles and instrumentation
- Marine data processing and management
- Marine acoustics and sonar platforms
- Project planning and management
Explore Careers
- Marine mapping and hydrography
- Marine construction
- Marine exploration
- Marine science and research
- Environmental monitoring
Professional Development Opportunities
Questions?
Contact Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Director John Lutchko at (231) 995-1310 or Coordinator Matt Hirsch at (231) 995-1722.
Tuition and Fees
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Tuition Rate |
|
|---|---|
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In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition |
$126.00 per contact hour |
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In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition |
$269.00 per contact hour |
|
Out-of-state Tuition |
$350.00 per contact hour |
|
International Tuition |
$394.00 per contact hour |
|
General Fee for all residencies: Other fee of $34.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities. |
$34.00 per contact hour |
Cost of Attendance
Costs |
In-District |
In-State |
Out-of-State |
International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition and Fees |
$ 5,860 |
$10,722 |
$13,476 |
$14,972 |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
|
Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
$10,600 |
|
Transportation |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 |
|
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
$500 |
|
Federal Student Loan Fees |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
$120 |
|
$18,380 |
$24,242 |
$27,996 |
$29,492 |
Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.
Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in 17勛圖 Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending 17勛圖 based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.
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