Is California State University Maritime Academy worth it?
California State University Maritime Academy is a public, four-year institution in Vallejo, California (midsize city). It awarded 243 degrees in 2024, most often in marine science officer, mechanical engineering and business administration and management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$82,458
Median earnings 4 years after
$108,757
Median earnings 10 years after
$94,784
Average net price
$20,555
Completion rate
60%
Completions (2024)
243
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
804
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Transportation | Bachelor's | $87,464 | $117,176 | 92 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $57,265 | $75,574 | 47 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | $92,315 | $126,395 | 46 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Bachelor's | $98,661 | $126,209 | 42 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $42,924 | $76,478 | 32 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | $115,589 | N/A | 19 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $98,998 | $110,631 | 16 |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | Bachelor's | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | Bachelor's | 94 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 27 |
| Marine Engineering Technology/Technician | Bachelor's | 25 |
| International/Globalization Studies | Bachelor's | 20 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's | 19 |
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | Bachelor's | 8 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | 7 |
| Engineering, Other | Master's | 0 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | Bachelor's | 0 |
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Sources: federal figures for California State University Maritime Academy. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for California. Counts under 10 are not published.
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