SUNY Maritime College's published cost of attendance is $29,786. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,726, middle-income families pay around $20,721, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,565.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $29,786 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,159 |
| Room and Board | $16,814 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$7,419 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,367 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,726 |
| $30–48k | $17,577 |
| $48–75k | $20,721 |
| $75–110k | $23,634 |
| $110k+ | $27,565 |
SUNY Maritime College's published cost of attendance is $29,786. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $11,726, middle-income families pay around $20,721, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,565. Azimuth ranks Suny Maritime College #915 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. SUNY Maritime's public tuition structure and state aid participation shape affordability across income levels. The college participates in federal need-based aid programs (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and New York State aid programs, with aid packages designed to close portions of the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and the college's financial aid office works with families to identify aid eligibility and financing options. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,700; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $104,752, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Suny Maritime College earn median 4-year earnings of $104,752, placing Suny Maritime College in the 99.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $22,139 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suny Maritime College in the 96.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suny Maritime College #60 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That strong earnings position reflects the institution's deep concentration in Engineering, a field where graduates enter technically demanding, well-compensated roles from the first year of employment. The program lineup at Suny Maritime College is anchored by Marine Transportation, which combines meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings and represents the core of the institution's economic signature. The Marine Transportation program graduates 167 students with median earnings of $115,831 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #1 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Mechanical Engineering follows with 82 graduates earning $106,932 at the four-year mark, ranked #29 for median earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering round out the program mix, each delivering median four-year earnings of $85,603 and $106,186 respectively, with both programs ranked among nonprofit four-year institutions. The concentration in Engineering — representing 38% of graduates — and Business at 15% helps explain why institution-level median earnings run well above the $52,536 median at comparable institutions.
