Marine Transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 47 graduates a year
Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates in marine transportation earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Massachusetts Maritime Academy Compares for Marine Transportation
All 7 colleges reporting marine transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Michigan College Traverse City, MI | $136,748 | $144,185 | #1 | $87,281 |
| 2 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $124,645 | $126,727 | #2 | $87,444 |
| 3 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA | $119,916 | $105,599 | #6 | $84,187 |
| 4 | California State University Maritime Academy Vallejo, CA | $117,176 | $106,622 | #5 | $87,464 |
| 5 | SUNY Maritime College Throggs Neck, NY | $115,831 | $110,247 | #3 | $79,797 |
| 6 | United States Merchant Marine Academy Kings Point, NY | $107,654 | $102,464 | #7 | $69,847 |
| 7 | Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | $103,417 | $109,905 | #4 | $82,725 |
Other Majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineering | $125,191 | $79,942 | #2 of 11 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | $125,016 | $100,024 | #2 of 6 |
| Engineering | $104,007 | $77,421 | #4 of 19 |
| International Business | $89,094 | $54,741 | #21 of 115 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | $85,256 | $55,702 | #2 of 15 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $74,393 | $50,931 | #9 of 265 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Massachusetts Maritime Academy marine transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $84,187 one year after graduating and $119,916 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Massachusetts Maritime Academy rank for marine transportation?
Among 7 colleges reporting earnings for marine transportation graduates, Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranks #3 by median pay four years after graduation, and #6 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is marine transportation at Massachusetts Maritime Academy worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for marine transportation ($117,011), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.