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Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Webb Institute

Glen Cove, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,834/yr (-16% vs median)

AI Risk High (44% exposed)

Job Market Medium (19,200 openings/yr)

ROI 3.1x earnings multiple

Ranked #5 of 5 Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$769K	$749K	$661K
Earnings Multiple	3.1x	3.1x	2.7x
Probability of Field Employment	73%	68%	51%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	47	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$244,240

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$76,308

69% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $75,834 per year, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering graduates from Webb Institute earn below the $89,781 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

An earnings multiple of 3.1x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.

Some AI exposure exists in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering's typical career paths, with 44% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

This program is one of 5 schools offering Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in our dataset — a specialized field with limited comparison points.

About Webb Institute

A 20% acceptance rate puts Webb Institute in competitive admissions territory, with a smaller student body of 105 in Glen Cove, NY. After financial aid, the average student pays $76,308 over four years — 69% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr

Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr

Marine engineers and naval architects $105,670/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at Webb Institute?

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

Will AI replace Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering careers?

With 44% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $661,397 in decade earnings vs $768,692 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from Webb Institute?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Is Webb Institute a hidden gem for Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering?

After financial aid, the average student pays $76,308 over four years — 69% below the $244,240 sticker price. That gap makes the ROI significantly better than published tuition suggests.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →