Overview

This Marine Engineering Technology course from California Polytechnic State University provides an undergraduate education for marine engineers employed aboard commercial and military vessels.

Key facts:

The curriculum combines foundational knowledge in shipboard mechanical and electrical systems with hands-on training in operating and maintaining steam, motor and gas turbine propulsion plants. Cadets complete two sea training periods aboard the Training Ship Golden Bear and one aboard a commercial or military vessel.

Graduates are eligible to sit for the U.S. Coast Guard exam to become Third Assistant Engineers, Steam Motor Vessels and Unlimited Horsepower.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Welding Laboratory
Boilers
Manufacturing Processes I
Shipboard Medical
Diesel Engineering and Diesel Engineering | Laboratory
Steam Plant System Operations
Steam Plant Watch Team Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

161 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Luis Obispo, United States

Disciplines

Marine Engineering View 27 other Bachelors in Marine Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

In addition to the program requirements listed on this page, students must also satisfy requirements outlined in more detail in the Minimum Requirements for Graduation section of this catalog, including:

40 units of upper-division courses2.0 GPA
Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR)
U.S. Cultural Pluralism (USCP)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

7462 USD / year

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Out-of-State

3930 USD / year

≈ 3930 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7462 USD / year

≈ 7462 USD / year

Living costs

San Luis Obispo

United States

1100 - 1800 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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