Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, California · Public · 804 undergraduates
All 7 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical California high-school graduate (about $36,976/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,552 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,768 |
| $48k to $75k | $16,948 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,257 |
| $110k and up | $24,911 |
| All families (average) | $20,555 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $117,176 | +$80,200 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $126,395 | +$89,419 | clears the bar | $19,690 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $75,574 | +$38,598 | clears the bar | $20,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's Degree | $126,209 | +$89,233 | clears the bar | $24,757 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $110,631 | +$73,655 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $115,589 | +$78,613 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $76,478 | +$39,502 | clears the bar | $25,500 | 0.6 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 25% of students receive Pell grants · 60% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.