Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
About
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Mass Maritime, MMA) is a public university in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, focused on maritime-related fields. It was established in 1891 and is the second oldest state maritime academy in the United States. Originally established to graduate deck and engineering officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine, the academy has since expanded its curriculum. Though not required, many graduates go on to serve in the Merchant Marine or active and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$26,010
- Estimated total for international students
- US$50,067
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$13,340
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$37,397
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,395
- Graduate students
- 86
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 13 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 95%
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 73%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$104,098
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (10)
Bachelor's degrees7 subjects
Master's degrees3 subjects
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.