Massachusetts Maritime Academy

www.maritime.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,946

2.96% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,412

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.02%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

90.1%

1,079 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,538

97.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

77.9%

296 Graduates

About

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a higher education institution located in Barnstable County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Massachusetts Maritime Academy were Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (81 degrees awarded), Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (79 degrees), and Applied Engineering. (60 degrees).

In 2021, 416 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. 15.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 84.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (360 degrees), 30 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $1,946, which is $−21,238 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $1,946, which is $−21,238 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,412.

In 2021, 43% of undergraduate students attending Massachusetts Maritime Academy received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,946

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was $1,946. The cost of tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $−21,238 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,412

2021 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Massachusetts Maritime Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,412. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Massachusetts Maritime Academy grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,352

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was of $13,352 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.44% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was 1.02%, which represents 4 out of the 392 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Massachusetts Maritime Academy received 1,079 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 37.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,079 applicants, 972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 90.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,538 students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2021. 93% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an overall enrollment yield of 33%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

90.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

972

Accepted Out of 1,079

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy was 90.1% (972 admissions from 1,079 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.5%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 37.5%, while admissions grew by 33.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

93%

Submission Percentage (2020)

305

Scores Submitted (2020)

93% of enrolled first-time students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Massachusetts Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 1,538 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 1,503 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, both undergraduate and graduate, is 87.5% White, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (76.9%), followed by White Female (11%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (1.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (69.4%), followed by White Female (16.3%) and Black or African American Male (3.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,538 students. The full-time enrollment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 1,503 and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

82%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Massachusetts Maritime Academy had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,346 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
41 enrolled students
Black or African American
34 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 87.5% White, 2.67% Hispanic or Latino, 2.21% Black or African American, 2.02% Asian, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.13% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 288 fewer women than men received degrees from Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is white (360 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering (81 degrees awarded), followed by Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services (79 degrees) and Applied Engineering. (60 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (38 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), and Engineering (156 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Software developers (420,791 people), Other managers (381,215 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (350,518 people), Civil engineers (267,395 people), and Mechanical engineers (203,083 people).

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (38 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), Engineering (156 degrees), Protective Services (95 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Natural Resources & Conservation (38 degrees awarded), Transportation (33 degrees), Engineering (156 degrees), Protective Services (95 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (25 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Computer Systems Design (472,821 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (443,071 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (334,547 people), Construction (320,266 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,270 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Most Common (2021)

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
81 degrees awarded
Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services
79 degrees awarded
Applied Engineering.
60 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

352

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 352 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, which is 5.5 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (64).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering, which is 15.2 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services, which is 0.301 times less than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

76%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 63% of students graduating from Massachusetts Maritime Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 76% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 78% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.338% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
360 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is white (360 degrees awarded). There were 30 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

1.92% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
307 degrees awarded
White Female
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is white male (307 degrees awarded). There were 5.79 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (53 degrees).

Operations

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an endowment valued at nearly $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.12M (22.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Massachusetts Maritime Academy had a total salary expenditure of 65.2M. Massachusetts Maritime Academy employs 34 Professors, 25 Associate professors and 21 Assistant professors. Most academics at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are Male Professor (24), Male Associate professor (15), and Male Assistant professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts Maritime Academy are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees.

Endowment

$40M

2021 Endowment

24.6%

growth from 2020

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an endowment valued at about $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Massachusetts Maritime Academy grew 24.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25M

2021 Salaries

5.64%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Massachusetts Maritime Academy paid a median of $25M in salaries, which represents 38.4% of their overall expenditure ($65.2M) and a 5.64% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.85M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Massachusetts Maritime Academy paid a total of $7.85M to 90 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Massachusetts Maritime Academy were Professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Assistant professor with 21 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Massachusetts Maritime Academy were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was Male Professor with 24 employees, Male Associate professor with 15 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.