2027 Best Marine Transportation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Marine Transportation degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for marine transportation students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Marine Transportation Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

Best Schools for Marine Transportation in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall marine transportation education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Marine Transportation

1

Suny Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

103 Marine Transportation Degrees Awarded

$79,797 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Suny Maritime College, our #1 school for marine transportation. This small public university is located in the city of Throggs Neck. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. There were roughly 103 marine transportation students who graduated with this degree at Suny Maritime College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, marine transportation degree recipients from Suny Maritime College generally make around $79,797. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in marine transportation from Suny Maritime College

2

United States Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

88 Marine Transportation Degrees Awarded

$69,847 Median Starting Salary

United States Merchant Marine Academy is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in marine transportation, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Kings Point, United States Merchant Marine Academy is a small public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. United States Merchant Marine Academy awarded about 88 marine transportation degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their marine transportation degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn around $69,847 in the first couple years of their career. More information about a degree in marine transportation from United States Merchant Marine Academy

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.