United States Merchant Marine Academy: programs, outcomes and local jobs

United States Merchant Marine Academy at a glance

• 962

  students enrolled

• 223

  degrees and certificates a year

• 82%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $6,174

  average net price a year

  Tuition $0

• $96,770

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $90,610

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  84% working

What students study

AI and data programs

United States Merchant Marine Academy reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around United States Merchant Marine Academy

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Nassau County, where the college is.

• 417

  open professional jobs

• 45

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  21 jobs

• 3.7%

  unemployment in Nassau County

  2026-09 · up 0.2 points from a year earlier

• $143,408

  median household income

  Nassau County

• 50%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.6% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in engineering, which lead to engineering (78 open), operations (60 open).

Hiring most: New York Institute Of Technology (13), Bowman Williams (11), Optimum Communications (Altice USA) (11), Adelphi University (10), Catholic Health Long Island (10), Grassi (10), Standard Bots (10), Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits (9).

What they hire for: Engineering (78), Finance (73), Operations (60), Sales (42), Legal (35), Marketing (18). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Hempstead/Long Beach Workforce Development Board, Oyster Bay - North Hempstead - Glen Cove Workforce Investment Board.

• HempsteadWorks Career CenterHempstead · 516-485-5000 · M-F: 9:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
• Hicksville Career CenterHicksville · 516-934-8532 · Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Massapequa Career CenterMassapequa · 516-797-4560 · Mon. - Fri. 9:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is United States Merchant Marine Academy?

United States Merchant Marine Academy enrolls about 962 students and is a public 4-year institution in Kings Point, New York. It awards about 223 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at United States Merchant Marine Academy?

82% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do United States Merchant Marine Academy graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $96,770 six years after entry and $90,610 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does United States Merchant Marine Academy offer AI or data science degrees?

United States Merchant Marine Academy reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near United States Merchant Marine Academy?

417 open professional jobs are listed in Nassau County, 45 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. New York Institute Of Technology has the most openings.