Program Analysis
At $32,325/yr, Maritime Studies graduates from Texas A & M University-College Station land near the $32,325 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
At 8.3x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 4% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $20,971 debt-to-$32,325 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
With only 1 programs offering Maritime Studies nationally, this is a niche field. Texas A & M University-College Station ranks #1 among them.