by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Cal Maritime degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Cal Maritime measures up.
Cal Maritime is ranked #1,446 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C. Within California, it ranks #145 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Cal Maritime offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #1 of 3 |
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | #3 of 7 |
| Marine Technology / Captain | #3 of 7 |
| Marine Transportation | #3 of 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology | #42 of 64 |
| Mechanics | #42 of 64 |
| Transportation & Materials Moving | #45 of 81 |
| General Mechanical Engineering | #140 of 348 |
| Mechanical Engineering | #140 of 348 |
| Engineering | #140 of 348 |
Below is the detailed Cal Maritime value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
California State University Maritime Academy is ranked #61 out of #346 in California for quality and #145 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Cal Maritime financial aid page to be sure.
California State University Maritime Academy is ranked #1,446 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
California State University Maritime Academy is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Cal Maritime costs about $24,659. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $98,636 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $29,882 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,555 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $24,659 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $98,636 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Cal Maritime net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Cal Maritime degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $119,528 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,636 | #1,446 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,220 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $119,528 | — | — |
| All Students | $98,636 | #145 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $82,220 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Cal Maritime shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,357 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,148 |
| $48K–$75K | $16,648 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,533 |
| Over $110K | $24,740 |
About 56% of Cal Maritime undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,318 per year. Get more details on the Cal Maritime financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Cal Maritime net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.