Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - Naval Engineering Concentration
Program Details
Degree
Bachelor of EngineeringAvailable
On campusAt Stevens, you’ll develop the foundational skills today’s naval engineers need in one of the nation’s highly regarded engineering programs.
Deeply embedded in marine and oceanographic engineering, the naval engineering concentration of our highly regarded engineering program focuses on the study of surface and subsurface ships, aircraft, ocean structures and shore facilities used by the U.S. Navy.
The program focuses on development of physical science, mathematics and modeling skills as well as specialized knowledge in naval architecture, marine engineering, systems engineering and environmental engineering. Expert professors and state-of-the-art facilities train you to design, build, operate and maintain ships and other waterborne vessels and oceanographic technology.
Located across the Hudson River from New York City, the epicenter of ship design and harbor operations, Stevens collaborates with government and private companies in design and testing, ensuring that you get the technical knowledge and practical experience necessary to thrive in the professional world.
You will also have access to the renowned Davidson Laboratory, a nationally-recognized center for maritime design research that attracts external organizations to use its towing tank and wave tank.
Areas of Focus
Naval architecture
Ship and hull design
Propulsion systems
Effects of ocean properties on ship transport
Homeland security and waterfront defense technology
The Stevens Advantage: Hands-On Learning, Real World Experience
At Stevens, you’ll learn to think like an engineer. Our design-focused curriculum features a hands-on course every semester that will instill you with broad, foundational knowledge, the complete fundamentals of engineering, and entrepreneurial thinking. Learn more about what makes an engineering education from Stevens a unique experience:
The Design Spine: a unique, design-focused, hands-on course every semester that incorporates entrepreneurial thinking and experiential learning, culminating with Senior Design, a team capstone project working on prototypes for real business problems, potentially in collaboration with a real company
Innovation Expo: an exciting design and entrepreneurship competition where students showcase their senior design prototypes and pitch business ideas
Engineering Cooperative Education Program: nearly 30% of all engineering students participate in Stevens’ Cooperative Education Program where you get on-the-job experience working for real companies
State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: build, tinker and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities
Undergraduate Research Opportunities: our research-oriented curriculum gives you in-the-lab experience while you're still an undergraduate student
More opportunities for Stevens undergraduate students include:
Double count undergraduate course credits toward a graduate degree and earn your master's faster – in just five years through Stevens' Accelerated Master's Program >
See what it's like to be a civil, environmental, or naval engineer at Stevens by visiting the links below.
An ABET Accredited Program
The Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Putting You on Track for Professional Success
Engineering Career Opportunities
The engineering bachelor’s program with a concentration in naval engineering develops in-demand knowledge and skills to put you on track for career success. Naval architecture and marine engineering is a top-earning degree with an average salary of $109,121 per year national average four years after graduation.
Career opportunities include:
Naval Architecture
Ship Surveying
Vessel Construction and Repair
Design Consulting
Marine Transport and Energy
Offshore Wind Farms and Energy
Marine Science and Oceanography
Companies Hiring Naval Engineers:
Gibbs & Cox, Navatek, Lockheed-Martin, Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock, Austal, Metal Shark Boats, Viking Yachts, Chevron
A Tech Forward Education
Being part of the naval program, I have seen first-hand that most students have fantastic internship opportunities and often receive several job offers before they even graduate. Personally, coming into my final semester already having accepted a job offer has been such a great feeling, knowing that I am ready to start work after graduation with a company that I'm super excited to work for.
Kate Killian
Naval Engineering Student
My favorite part of the program is its size. It's easy to get involved with activities outside of class, like working in the Davidson Lab and professional organization events like SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers). Even though it's small, it still has a great reach and reputation in the industry, which has helped when looking for internships and job opportunities.
Kate Killian
Naval Engineering Student
With incredible facilities such as the Davidson Laboratory towing tank, and the ability to still enjoy a more traditional college environment, Stevens became my number one choice in my college search. The faculty within the Naval engineering major have been more amazing than I ever could have hoped for.
Jack Bonoli
Naval Engineering Graduate
From my work in Davidson Laboratory, I have gained practical experience in how ship resistance and seakeeping is calculated to make sure the design is successful. I enjoy the mixture of in class learning and practical experience that I receive in the model basin. Also the small class size leads to increased interaction with professors and other faculty, increasing learning.
Gregory Harrison '24
Naval Engineering Graduate
Being part of the naval program, I have seen first-hand that most students have fantastic internship opportunities and often receive several job offers before they even graduate. Personally, coming into my final semester already having accepted a job offer has been such a great feeling, knowing that I am ready to start work after graduation with a company that I'm super excited to work for.
Kate Killian
Naval Engineering Student
My favorite part of the program is its size. It's easy to get involved with activities outside of class, like working in the Davidson Lab and professional organization events like SNAME (Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers). Even though it's small, it still has a great reach and reputation in the industry, which has helped when looking for internships and job opportunities.
Kate Killian
Naval Engineering Student
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