Maritime College, The State University of New York

At The State University of New York Maritime College, engineering students benefit from a nationally accredited program, world class faculty, personalized attention, and a curriculum that blends classroom learning with practical, hands-on experience. The rewards continue after graduation, including: Excellent salary prospects, 100 percent career placement rate, and a life-long career network that helps graduates to find their ideal job.

Maritime College offers Bachelor of Engineering Degrees in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, facilities engineering, marine engineering (conventional, electrical and mechanical), marine electrical and electronic systems, and naval architecture. Maritime College also offers a Bachelor of Science degree in marine operations and general engineering with minors offered in computer/information technology, humanities, management and marine environmental science.

Maritime College's curriculum also provides the opportunity for leadership skill development through the regiment of cadets and the option to obtain a U.S. Coast Guard-issued deck or engine license to serve as an officer aboard a merchant ship. This gives students the opportunity to visit no fewer than twelve countries during their college career, and to gain hands-on experience aboard the College's 565-foot training ship, Empire State VI, and to learn in a unique fashion that isn't found in other schools and colleges.

While membership in the Regiment of Cadets does not carry any military service obligation, ROTC programs are available to all qualified students who wish to pursue careers in the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, and Air Force. Many of the commissioned graduates are selected by the U.S. Armed Forces for flight, nuclear power, or submarine school.

During their first year of study, all engineering students complete common core courses, which allow them to explore their interests. By their sophomore year, students often choose a specialization, such as:
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering engages the student in the study of the generation and distribution of electrical power, and the automation and control of commercial and industrial systems. Electrical engineering students apply themselves to design work in computer engineering, power systems, and analog and digital control systems.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering stresses the design of components and systems of mechanical nature-machine products, structures, devices, and instruments.
Facilities Engineering
Facilities engineering majors apply the basic engineering sciences to the layout and design of a variety of commercial and industrial facilities and learn how to handle problems relating to pollution control, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, electrical distribution, structure repair, and maintenance.
Marine Engineering
Marine engineering is a broad based applied engineering program combining aspects of mechanical, electrical, chemical, environmental and industrial engineering disciplines. Concentrations are available that emphasize energy conversion and system design; power generation, distribution and controls; and structure and mechanisms.
Marine Electrical and Electronic Systems Engineering
Marine electrical and electronic systems is very similar to the electrical option in marine engineering but with course work qualifying the student for a deck license instead of an engine license.
Naval Architecture
Naval architecture is a challenging program demanding imagination and technical expertise in the design of structures for an often hostile environment. Studies include solid mechanics, ship structure, stability, propulsion and dynamics.

The marine operations major is similar to the general engineering curriculum except that it incorporates the deck license and a limited tonnage engineering license. Students who are not in the license option augment their degree program with industry-related internships in lieu of the Summer Sea Term.