Compare the California State University Maritime Academy Value of an Education

Is Cal Maritime Priced Well for its Value?

Will you be over or underpaying for your education? Find the value of an education from Cal Maritime below.

Within California, California State University Maritime Academy is Considered a High Quality College at a Great Price.

California State University Maritime Academy's overall average net price combined with a high quality education, results in a great value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in California. This lands California State University Maritime Academy in the #15 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

California State University Maritime Academy provides a high quality education at a lower than average cost than other schools of similar quality. This results in a good value for the educational dollar, and earns Cal Maritime a #361 ranking on the Overall Best Colleges for the Money list.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at California State University Maritime Academy compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$86,665 - Mercer University $108,178 - University of South Florida - Main Campus $108,676 - Thomas Aquinas College $114,667 - Concordia College at Moorhead $117,021 - Illinois State University $130,559 - Assumption College
	Good	$140,570 - California State University Maritime Academy $148,414 - University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Average	Fair	$165,821 - Rutgers University - Camden $166,612 - Oregon State University
	Low	$212,589 - Emerson College
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $140,570

On average, a bachelor's degree at California State University Maritime Academy will cost you about $140,570. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,222 per year and an average of 4.4 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$32,222
Average Years to Graduate	4.4
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$140,570

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

What are Residency Discounts?

You can take a look at our tuition and fees page to find out more.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. To get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at California State University Maritime Academy. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$159,910	625	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$140,570	1,020	B+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$122,719	928	A-

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$122,511	15	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$103,171	28	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$85,319	25	A-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

What is Value?

We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

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Compare the California State University Maritime Academy Value of an Education

Is Cal Maritime Priced Well for its Value?

Within California, California State University Maritime Academy is Considered a High Quality College at a Great Price.

Nationally, Good Price for a Great College.

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $140,570

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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