United States Coast Guard Academy

Programme overview

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NAME) major provides a rigorous engineering, mathematics and science education with concentrated study in ship design and ship systems during the junior and senior years. The program is ABET-accredited and is delivered with an emphasis on experiential learning, faculty mentorship and preparation of officers and technical leaders for the U.S. Coast Guard and commercial maritime sectors.

What you'll study

Coursework combines core engineering disciplines with ship-focused topics and experiential projects. Areas of study include engineering fundamentals, mathematics and sciences, naval architecture concepts, ship systems, and design and analysis specific to vessels. The program supports individual and small-team engineering research under faculty guidance and culminates in capstone projects.

• Ship design and ship systems (concentrated in junior and senior years)
• Engineering, mathematics and basic sciences forming the technical foundation
• Individual or small-team research supervised by faculty
• Capstone design projects emphasizing practical vessel design and systems integration
• Use of laboratory and fabrication facilities in applied coursework

Available facilities used in teaching and research include a 50,000-gallon tow tank with sinusoidal wave maker, a 10,000-gallon circulating water channel, a wind tunnel, multiple 3D printers (Ultimaker, MakerBot), a ShopBot CNC router, a fully equipped materials science lab, and standard mechanical shop tools such as lathes, drill presses, belt sanders and grinders.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admission criteria for the NAME major. Prospective students should consult the U.S. Coast Guard Academy admissions office and the School of Engineering and Cyber Systems for detailed application and commissioning requirements.

Career prospects

The program is designed to prepare graduates to serve as commissioned officers and technical leaders for the U.S. Coast Guard and to work in commercial vessel design, construction, operation and repair. Graduates can expect roles that draw on ship design, marine systems engineering and hands-on technical leadership; the curriculum also supports further graduate study in engineering fields.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The programme description does not specify scholarships. Students should explore Academy scholarships, military service-linked commissioning benefits, and external engineering or maritime scholarships. Contact the Academy’s admissions and financial aid offices for up-to-date funding options and eligibility.