About this Program

In order to provide the opportunity for practicing engineers to further their knowledge and to become more competent in the fields of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a non-degree graduate level certificate program in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

Program Highlights

  • The certificate program offers two tracks: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

  • Credits earned in this program will be transferable to the Master's degree program sin Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

AT A GLANCE
Degree Level
Graduate
Degree Earned
Certificate
Delivery Modes
On-Campus

Careers

Check out these ideas from Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Center for Career & Leadership Development and the . A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

Marine Engineers and Naval Architects

$96,910 Median Salary

Design, develop, and evaluate the operation of marine vessels, ship machinery, and related equipment, such as power supply and propulsion systems.

Marine Architects

$96,910 Median Salary

Design and oversee construction and repair of marine craft and floating structures such as ships, barges, tugs, dredges, submarines, torpedoes, floats, and buoys. May confer with marine engineers.

Marine Engineers

$96,910 Median Salary

Design, develop, and take responsibility for the installation of ship machinery and related equipment including propulsion machines and power supply systems.

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders, All Other

All military officer special and tactical operations leaders not listed separately.

Requirements

What are the requirements to apply for Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ?
Students entering the Certificate program in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering should meet the minimum university admission requirements Graduate Admission.
  • Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, or a related field

Cost of Attendance

We believe in providing students with transparent and accessible information about the cost of attendance. 

Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.

Virginia Resident
Cost Per-Credit $620
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Cost Per-Credit $642
Non-Resident
Cost Per-Credit $1,486

Ways to Fund Your Degree

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.

Contact

Associate Professor

241J KAUFMAN HALL
NORFOLK, 23529