C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
84/100 · earnings-weighted

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

4-Year Public
📍 Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532
Outcomes
A
83/100
Affordability
D
36/100
Resources
C
52/100
Experience
A+
90/100
Prestige
D
34/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,362
Total Enrollment
79%
Graduation Rate
79%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
95%
Acceptance Rate
$20,759
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$82,392
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$80,424
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$25,000
Median debt at graduation
74.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
19%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 88th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Systems Engineering$79,942$125,191+19%#2 of 11#4$27,000
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering$100,024$125,016+10%#2 of 6#2$27,000
Marine Transportation$84,187$119,916+2%#3 of 7#6$23,250
Engineering$77,421$104,007+11%#4 of 19#12$26,000
International Business$54,741$89,094+22%#21 of 115#49$25,000
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services$55,702$85,256+25%#2 of 15#4$25,000
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$50,931$74,393+35%#9 of 265#27$26,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $654,196
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,000/mo — vs ~$968/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02538 (3.8% cap, Wareham)

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🏆 Where Massachusetts Maritime Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#5
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
of 7 schools
#6
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
of 6 schools
#6
Applied Engineering
of 7 schools
#7
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
of 15 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,054 $15,148
Room $8,714
Board $5,812
Total Cost (On-Campus) $31,367 $44,461

Financial Aid

98%
Receive Any Aid
17%
Receive Pell Grants
91%
Take Out Loans
$20,759
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,269
$30,001 - $48,000$9,843
$48,001 - $75,000$13,919
$75,001 - $110,000$23,991
$110,001+$33,261

Student Demographics

1,362
Total Students
15%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 79%
Hispanic 5%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 88%
Hybrid (Some Online) 5%
Fully Online 7%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 95%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $2,054 for in-state students and $15,148 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,759.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
The graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 79%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy a good school?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a total enrollment of 1,362 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology