Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$86,288
74th percentile

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
Massachusetts Maritime Academy$86,288$76,409-11%
Michigan State University$66,517$89,048+34%
Eastern Kentucky University$73,507$83,181+13%
Webster University$87,550$79,305-9%

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Massachusetts Maritime AcademyBuzzards Bay$10,816$86,288$76,409โ€”โ€”
California State University-Long BeachLong Beach$7,008$92,422โ€”โ€”โ€”
Webster UniversitySaint Louis$30,730$87,550$79,305โ€”โ€”
Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond$10,130$73,507$83,181โ€”โ€”
Tiffin UniversityTiffin$32,400$68,421โ€”โ€”โ€”
Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing$15,988$66,517$89,048โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$73,507โ€”โ€”โ€”

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Massachusetts Maritime Academy, approximately 17% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.