Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts · Public · 1,395 undergraduates
All 9 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 3 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $8,757 |
| $30k to $48k | $9,051 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,547 |
| $75k to $110k | $15,557 |
| $110k and up | $27,367 |
| All families (average) | $21,582 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $85,256 | +$44,212 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $125,016 | +$83,972 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's Degree | $119,916 | +$78,872 | clears the bar | $23,250 | 0.3 yrs |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $89,094 | +$48,050 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Bachelor's Degree | $74,393 | +$33,349 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's Degree | $111,176 | +$70,132 | clears the bar | $33,263 | 0.5 yrs |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's Degree | $138,711 | +$97,667 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering, Other | Bachelor's Degree | $104,007 | +$62,963 | clears the bar | $26,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Systems Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $125,191 | +$84,147 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 0.3 yrs |
Access and outcomes: 19% of students receive Pell grants · 74% 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.