Compare the California 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 Maritime Academy is Considered a High Quality College at a Great Price.

California 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 Maritime Academy in the #11 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

California Maritime Academy's emphasis on high quality education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a great value for the money. This earned Cal Maritime a #256 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

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

Underpriced	Best	$121,132 - Luther College $124,776 - SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry $139,321 - California Maritime Academy
	Good	$142,256 - John Carroll University $152,054 - University of Missouri - Columbia $155,010 - Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Average	Fair	$164,924 - Rutgers University - Newark $165,446 - Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Prescott $178,172 - Adelphi University
	Low	$181,712 - Hofstra University $182,275 - Molloy College
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $139,321

On average, a bachelor's degree at California Maritime Academy will cost you about $139,321. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $31,881 per year and an average of 4.4 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$31,881
Average Years to Graduate	4.4
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$139,321

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 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	$160,181	635	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$139,321	973	A-
Only Students Receiving Aid	$122,931	863	A

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$122,718	15	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$101,858	23	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$85,468	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 Maritime Academy Value of an Education

Is Cal Maritime Priced Well for its Value?

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

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be About $139,321

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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