Marine Engineering Technology

Seattle Central College ETPL
The Marine Engineering Technology Program combines practical shipboard experience and required courses in engineering with additional courses in computation, communication and human relations. Emphasis is placed on the theory, design, operation and maintenance of marine propulsion plants and associated equipment. The sea component requires the student to go to sea once a week during the second and third quarter aboard the college's training vessels. The academic program is followed by a 60-day at-sea internship on a large commercial vessel

Financial information

Total tuition

$5,664.97

Total required fees

$3,750.00

Books and supplies

$570.00

Locations

Seattle

Instructional methods

In-person Primary Location

Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?

No

Program details

18 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

77

Credits

1716

Clock Hours (Total)

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Is this program approved to train veterans?

Yes

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

Certification/license test preparation provided

Employment performance results

Program type

Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

Completion rate

90%

Employment rate

76%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$32.33

Typical (median) annual earnings

$57,171.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

Transportation and Warehousing

55%

Other Industries

13%

Manufacturing

12%

Retail Trade

6%

Education

6%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
95
Completion rate
90%
Average number of students who completed each year
48
Gender
Male
90%
Female
10%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
4%
Black or African American
1%
Hispanic
6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
78%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
12%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
16%
40 to 49
11%
50 and over
4%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
33%
Some college experience, but no degree
36%
Certificate or AA
14%
BA or higher
14%