U.S. Maritime Academies
State maritime academies and maritime-focused institutions that train officers for the Merchant Marine, Navy, and maritime industry.
6 institutions listed
Maritime Academies by State
Browse Maritime Academies (6 programs)
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA
Cal Poly Maritime Academy in Vallejo, formerly Cal Maritime, is the West Coast's only degree-granting maritime academy, founded 1929, with Corps of Cadets training at sea.
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
Traverse City, MI
The only maritime academy on fresh water. Great Lakes Maritime Academy at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City has trained merchant marine officers since 1969.
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME
Maine Maritime Academy: public coed college in Castine training Merchant Marine officers, one of two non-federal academies with NROTC. About $25,266 in-state (2026-27).
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, MA
Public maritime college in Buzzards Bay, founded 1891. The Regiment of Cadets is mandatory for all undergraduates. About $27,800 all-in for in-state students (2026-27).
SUNY Maritime College
Throggs Neck, NY
SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx is the oldest maritime academy in the U.S. (founded 1874), pairing engineering and maritime degrees with the Regiment of Cadets.
Texas A&M Maritime Academy
Galveston, TX
Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston is one of six state maritime academies, training merchant marine officers. In-state cost $30,614 (2026-27).
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