Students who live in the New York area and dream of a career in the maritime industry will have a tough time finding a better deal than the State University of New York's Maritime College in the Bronx. One of just seven degree-granting maritime institutions in the U.S., SUNY Maritime is ultra-cheap for New York residents. The school also offers a discount to its out-of-state rate for students who live "in region," which includes most states on the Atlantic seaboard. SUNY Maritime is a bit more relaxed in tone than some other maritime colleges, perhaps because its 1,500 or so students have the option to pursue a "civilian" track that doesn't require them to wear a uniform or adhere to military-style rules. (In practice, however, most undergrads opt to join the Regiment of Cadets and earn a Coast Guard license.) The school also features a close-knit community, with most students living on-campus. Virtually all SUNY Maritime grads are able to find work within a few months of graduation, and their typical salaries, at roughly $84,000, are well above average, according to Money's data. The school is located – surprise! – on the waterfront, about a half-hour trip from Manhattan.
Costs
- Est. full price 2022-2023
- $28,100
- % of students who get any grants
- 55%
- Est. price for students who receive aid
- $19,500
- Average price for low-income students
- $11,450
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Median SAT/ACT score
- 1180/25
- SAT/ACT required?
- No
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 1,510
Financial Aid
- % of students with need who get grants
- 76%
- % of need met
- 26%
- % of students who get merit grants
- 7%
- Average merit grant
- $1,700
Student Success
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Average time to a degree
- 4.5 years
- Median student debt
- $23,250
- Early career earnings
- $84,440
- % earning more than a high school grad
- 86%