Is United States Merchant Marine Academy worth it?
United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public, four-year institution in Kings Point, New York (large suburb). It awarded 223 degrees in 2024, most often in marine science officer, naval architecture and marine engineering and systems engineering.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$59,168
Median earnings 4 years after
$92,950
Median earnings 10 years after
$90,610
Average net price
$6,174
Completion rate
82%
Completions (2024)
223
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
962
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's | $69,847 | $107,654 | 52 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Systems Engineering | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Bachelor's | 91 |
| Systems Engineering | Bachelor's | 36 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Master's | 2 |
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Sources: federal figures for United States Merchant Marine Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for New York. Counts under 10 are not published.
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