Maine Maritime Academy, as its name implies, is made for a specific kind of student. For those interested in engineering, logistics, transportation and marine science, the school is top-notch, offering a hands-on approach that includes lots of practical experience on training ships. There are five departments within the school: Arts and Sciences, the Corning School of Ocean Studies, the Harold Alfond School of Engineering, the Loeb-Sullivan School of International Business, and the Thompson School of Marine Transportation.
The academy has just under 1,000 students, and it offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Certain programs require students to join the Regiment of Midshipmen, which requires uniforms as well as standing watch and other duties.
The training at MMA provides a solid career path: Recent grads report above-average earnings, and the academy's website boasts an above-90% job placement rate within 90 days of graduation. For in-state students, MMA is a relative bargain. It has a below-average net price of a degree, thanks in part to scholarships and work-study programs.
The school is located in Castine, a quiet town on Maine's seacoast, and fields Division III teams in sports like basketball, cross country, sailing and soccer.
