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 educational value of an education from Cal Maritime below.

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

California Maritime Academy's overall average net price combined with an average 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 #3 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in California.

Nationally, Good School + Low Cost = Great Value

California Maritime Academy's quality of education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide of similar quality. This earned Cal Maritime a ranking of #42 on the Best Colleges for the Money list, placing it in the top 20% overall.

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

Underpriced	Best	$110,389 - California Maritime Academy $112,327 - SUNY New Paltz $115,382 - SUNY Polytechnic Institute $123,804 - Lake Forest College
	Good	$136,547 - Ramapo College of New Jersey $142,501 - CUNY Bernard M Baruch College $145,267 - Bethel University Minnesota
Average	Fair	$147,099 - Rowan University
	Low	$178,335 - Sacred Heart University $185,484 - University of California - Merced
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $110,389

On average, a bachelor's degree at California Maritime Academy will cost you about $110,389. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $25,615 per year and an average of 4.3 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$25,615
Average Years to Graduate	4.3
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$110,389

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	$131,033	310	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$110,389	477	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$96,626	381	A+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$96,391	1	A+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$75,746	6	A+
Only Students Receiving Aid	$61,984	4	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.

Read the full methodology article for more.

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