Maine Maritime Academy
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Maine residents. no major red flags in the data. graduates earn a median of $107,200 within 10 years.
About This School
Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Castine, Maine with approximately 942 undergraduate students enrolled. Maine Maritime Academy has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 54%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,414 per year. The graduation rate is 58%, and the typical graduate earns $107,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Maine Maritime Academy is a public college focused on maritime training and located in Castine, Maine. Established by the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941, the academy is one of six non-federal maritime training colleges in the United States and one of only two that fields a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit. Unlike federal service academies, no congressional recommendation is required for admission to this state institution.
This is a strong option for students drawn to maritime careers or military service — one of only six non-federal maritime colleges in the country, and the median earnings of $107,200 ten years out suggest graduates land on their feet financially. The numbers tell a mixed story, though: a 61% graduation rate means roughly 4 in 10 students don't finish, so it's worth asking hard questions about fit and support before committing. At $21,185/year average net cost with manageable debt of $26,812 at graduation, the return on investment can be excellent — but only if you cross the finish line.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 36% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (942 undergraduates).
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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