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4-3-2025

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Named a “Best Return on Investment” Institution by U.S. News & World Report

Statistics show value of an MMA Bachelor’s Degree rises from $323,000 to $3,458,000 between 10 and 40 years post-graduation

BUZZARDS BAY, BOURNE, MA, ISSUED APRIL 3, 2025…Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), a top-ranked public university with undergraduate degree programs focusing on science, engineering, technology, math, and business that blend academics and experiential learning, is thrilled to announce its recognition as a “Best Return on Investment” four-year school nationwide by U.S. News & World Report.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy ranked #10 on the list of 22 institutions acknowledged for exceptional ROI, based on data from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. The return on investment was calculated by a metric that compares the cost of attendance to a student’s future earnings. 

The ranking report indicates that the value of a bachelor's degree from the Academy rose from $323,000 to $3,458,000 between 10 and 40 years post-graduation. These statistics demonstrate the exceptional return on investment and the long-term financial benefits of an education at MMA.

According to the U.S. News & World Report, in-state students at MMA were charged $11,420 for tuition and fees in 2024-2025, while out-of-state students paid $23,722. The average total indebtedness of those graduating from the Academy in 2023 was $41,296, underscoring the institution’s commitment to affordability.

“We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report for outstanding return on investment as it highlights our dedication to providing a high-quality, affordable education that equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers,” said Rear Admiral Francis X. McDonald, USMS, president of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
 

ABOUT MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY (MMA): 
MMA is a fully accredited, four-year, co-educational state university offering Bachelor and Master of Science degrees that are highly regarded in the worldwide maritime industry and beyond. For more than 100 years, MMA has prepared women and men for exciting and rewarding careers on land and sea. As the nation's finest co-ed maritime college, MMA challenges students to succeed by balancing a unique regimented lifestyle with a typical four-year college environment. Located on Cape Cod, at the mouth of the scenic Cape Cod Canal, Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the ideal college to pursue the love for the ocean, concern for the environment, interest in math and science, and a thirst for adventure. Follow MMA on FB: @massmaritime, @MassMaritime.Advancement; IG: @massmaritime, @mmacademyalumni; Twitter:@MMAadmissions, @MMAcademyAlumni; YouTube: Massachusetts Maritime Academy.