Outcomes-based program rankings.
Program outcomes at Massachusetts Maritime Academy vary significantly by field of study, though all seven programs achieve #1 rankings within Massachusetts. The rankings below evaluate programs based on graduate earnings, debt levels, and return on investment within the specialized maritime education context.
Analyzing 7 programs with available earnings data.
These highlights surface the academy's top-performing maritime programs across earnings, national ranking, and enrollment size.
#1 nationally
$115K median earnings
This bar shows the range of median earnings across all majors at this school.
The tables below compare programs in each category by earnings, rank, debt, and cohort size.
These sections represent the complete set of ranked undergraduate programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
This group dominates the academy's program portfolio with three of the top four earning programs nationally. Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering leads at $114,713 median earnings with #1 national ranking, while Engineering, Other delivers $92,472 at #2 nationally.
Systems Engineering rounds out the group at $79,942 with strong technical career preparation. These programs represent the academy's core maritime engineering expertise and consistently deliver exceptional return on investment through specialized industry connections.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. | #1 🏆 |
These rankings reflect labor market outcomes for graduates, not program prestige or reputation. Programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy show exceptional performance due to specialized maritime industry focus and limited competition in these fields. All programs achieve #1 rankings within Massachusetts, reflecting the academy's unique positioning in maritime education. Data comes from federal College Scorecard records requiring minimum cohort sizes for inclusion. Rankings compare outcomes across all institutions offering similar programs nationally, with Massachusetts Maritime Academy's specialized focus often producing top national performance in maritime-related fields. Value scores combine earnings outcomes with debt levels to identify programs delivering the strongest return on investment for students.
Median earnings 10 years post-enrollment
Debt burden relative to earnings
Institutional contribution to outcomes
recent graduates
| $114,713★ |
| $45,940 |
| 83 |
| Engineering, Other. | #2 | $92,472 | $43,347 | 71 |
| Systems Engineering. | #9 | $79,942 | — | 20 |
International Business serves as the academy's primary business program, ranking #14 nationally with median earnings of $69,477. This program attracts students interested in maritime commerce, shipping logistics, and international trade operations.
While earnings trail the engineering programs, the business focus provides alternative career pathways within maritime industries. The program combines traditional business education with maritime industry applications, creating graduates prepared for commercial shipping and port operations careers.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Business. | #13 | $69,477 | — | 61 |
Environmental Science ranks #10 nationally with median earnings of $64,846, offering the academy's primary environmental program option. This program focuses on marine environmental science, coastal management, and maritime environmental compliance.
Students gain specialized knowledge in ocean and coastal ecosystems while preparing for environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, and marine conservation careers. The program delivers strong value scores despite lower earnings compared to engineering tracks.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | #7 | $64,846 | — | 41 |
Homeland Security and related protective services achieves #1 national ranking with median earnings of $73,228, reflecting strong demand for maritime security expertise. This specialized program prepares students for port security, coast guard operations, and maritime law enforcement careers.
The program stands out for combining security training with maritime industry knowledge, creating graduates equipped for specialized federal and private sector roles in maritime security operations.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | #1 🏆 | $73,228 | — | 55 |
Other & Interdisciplinary graduates earn 106K on average, with 1 program ranking in the national Top 10.
| Program | National Rank | Median Earnings | Median Debt | Cohort Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Fishing. | #1 🏆 | $106,416 | $55,789 | 67 |
Resources, cohort size, and graduation rates
Trajectory from early to mid-career
Why rankings may differ by program: A university's nursing program and business program can have entirely different outcome profiles. Our methodology surfaces these differences so you can evaluate programs — not just institutions.
