C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
89/100 · earnings-weighted

SUNY Maritime College

4-Year Public
📍 Throggs Neck, New York 10465
SUNY Maritime College campus, Throggs Neck, NY
SUNY Maritime College campus, Throggs Neck, NY. Photo: Julie McCoy (Kayak Cowgirl), CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
82/100
Affordability
C
48/100
Resources
C
53/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
37/100

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

1,350
Total Enrollment
75%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
79%
Acceptance Rate
$20,398
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$95,951
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$83,439
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,250
Median debt at graduation
64.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,214
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
22.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 24% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). 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 SUNY Maritime College

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
Marine Transportation$79,797$115,831-1%#5 of 7#3$23,250
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$77,964$107,749+7%#39 of 258#107$26,000
Mechanical Engineering$77,895$106,932+16%#14 of 318#52$25,064
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering$92,559$106,186-7%#3 of 6#3$27,000
Industrial Engineering$91,470$102,563+4%#24 of 94#56$24,989
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services$44,675$85,603+23%#10 of 37#11$19,500
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$34,361$65,068+7%#7 of 16#8—

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

The SUNY Maritime College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $693,785
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,856/mo — vs ~$1,009/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10462 (7.8% cap, New York)

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🏆 Where SUNY Maritime College Ranks

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

🥉
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
of 7 schools
#4
Transportation/Mobility Management
of 7 schools
#14
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $7,070 $16,980
Room $9,080
Board $7,066
Total Cost (On-Campus) $29,786 $39,696

Financial Aid

81%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
$20,398
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$14,478
$30,001 - $48,000$15,378
$48,001 - $75,000$22,225
$75,001 - $110,000$21,922
$110,001+$26,193

Student Demographics

1,350
Total Students
13%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 65%
Hispanic 15%
Black 6%
Asian 4%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 100%

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 65%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 5%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at SUNY Maritime College?
SUNY Maritime College has an acceptance rate of 79%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend SUNY Maritime College?
Tuition at SUNY Maritime College is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $20,398.
What is the graduation rate at SUNY Maritime College?
The graduation rate at SUNY Maritime College is 75%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is SUNY Maritime College a good school?
SUNY Maritime College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C): 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 SUNY Maritime College?
SUNY Maritime College has a total enrollment of 1,350 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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