Published cost of attendance is $9,168. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $1,773, middle-income families pay around $5,897, higher-income families pay approximately $9,168.
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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) | $9,168 |
| Tuition and Fees | $895 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,080 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$2,994 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $6,174 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $1,773 |
| $30–48k | $4,098 |
| $48–75k | $5,897 |
| $75–110k | $8,752 |
| $110k+ | $9,168 |
Published cost of attendance is $9,168. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $1,773, middle-income families pay around $5,897, higher-income families pay approximately $9,168. Azimuth ranks United States Merchant Marine Academy #2 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 99.9 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $8,833. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $92,950, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $100 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates earn median 4-year earnings of $92,950, placing United States Merchant Marine Academy in the 93.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. That figure runs well above the $52,536 median at comparable institutions (same control and size band), reflecting the Academy's highly focused mission: preparing graduates for licensed officer careers in the U.S. merchant marine and related federal and commercial sectors. Azimuth ranks United States Merchant Marine Academy #334 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern at United States Merchant Marine Academy is anchored in Engineering, which accounts for 54% of degrees awarded and channels graduates directly into technically demanding, well-compensated roles. Marine Transportation, with 113 graduates, delivers median earnings of $107,654 four years after enrollment — Azimuth ranks Marine Transportation #5 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions, at 0.9× the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. Additional programs including Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (94 graduates) and Systems Engineering (39 graduates) round out a tightly concentrated degree portfolio where virtually every graduate enters a structured, high-demand career pathway tied to maritime commerce, federal service, or engineering operations.
