United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Kings Point, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, United States Merchant Marine Academy serves students across multiple degree programs. With 962 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $90,610 ten years after enrollment, which is 122% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 81.5%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $8,833, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 10.26x. The average net price after financial aid is $6,174 per year. The most popular programs include Marine Transportation, Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, and Systems Engineering.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$90,610
Graduation Rate
81.5%
Median Debt
$8,833
Average Net Price
$6,174
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.67x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
10.26x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
962
Admission Rate
34.2%
Average SAT
1207
Retention Rate
84.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$895
Out-of-State Tuition
$895
Pell Grant Rate
7.8%
Federal Loan Rate
6.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$1,773
Income $30K–$48K
$4,098
Income $48K–$75K
$5,897
Income $110K+
$9,168
Student Demographics
Women
21.8%
White
75.2%
Black
2.4%
Hispanic
10.6%
Asian
4.9%
Two or More Races
5.5%
Accreditations
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (4)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | $107,654 | 105 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Not reported | 84 |
| Systems Engineering | Not reported | 30 |
Master (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Colleges
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges
- Highest Earning Colleges in New York
- Lowest Debt Colleges in New York
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in New York
- Most Affordable Colleges in New York
- Best ROI Colleges in New York
- Best ROI 4-Year Colleges in New York