United States Merchant Marine Academy campus

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USMMA Student Outcomes

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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

70% vs. 41.9% national median

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$92,400 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending United States Merchant Marine Academy
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $78,900 per year
after 7 years $74,900 per year
after 8 years $95,700 per year
after 9 years $87,400 per year
after 10 years $92,400 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former United States Merchant Marine Academy students who are working and no longer in school is $92,400, which is 169% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$6,500

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

7%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$67 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

Data Not Available

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197027.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026