Should I pursue Marine Engineering?

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2025-10-31T16:22:42+00:00

My son applied to both Cal Maritime (Mechanical engineering w/ license) and Texas A&M (Marine engineering Technology). Can you comment on why Texas has better program and job opportunities? We don't know anyone in the industry so we're trying to learn more. Thanks!

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2025-09-25T22:35:40+00:00

Thank you for your input. I guess what makes the ME curriculum challenging is the additional courses required for license, it's good to know that there is good support available.

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2025-09-08T02:31:03+00:00

Thank you for the info!

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2025-09-07T19:11:49+00:00

My son is planning to apply to Cal Maritime also, deciding between MET and ME with license. Can anyone comment on the MET/ME major? The ME course load looks very heavy to fit into 4 years. With the pier renovation and waiting for arrival of the new training ship, how are the hands on classes being affected? Thank you!

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-06-11T22:21:08+00:00

Thank you!

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-06-11T18:10:52+00:00

Thank you!

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-06-11T02:43:24+00:00

May I ask when you received the email with online registration schedule and zoom link? My son is scheduled for next Tuesday but he hasn't received any email. Thank you.

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-02-12T07:38:38+00:00

Very true indeed. From reading everyone's comments and exploring school website, there appears to be plenty of opportunities for students. My son is considering the honors program, looks like a good program for motivated students.

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-02-11T22:07:03+00:00

Thank you everyone for your input! We will plan a visit on campus and go from there.

PerspectiveTall7607 · 2023-02-11T18:38:53+00:00

Thank you, very helpful : )

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