Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public four-year institution located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, in a large suburban setting. The academy enrolls 1,490 students (IPEDS 2023) and has a quality score of 65.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 79% and a retention rate of 79% (IPEDS 2023).

The academy offers programs in Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer at the associate's degree level and Engineering/Industrial Management at the bachelor's degree level. These programs prepare students for careers in the maritime industry, merchant marine operations, and engineering management.

As one of only six state maritime academies in the United States, Massachusetts Maritime Academy occupies a distinctive niche in vocational and professional education. Its campus sits at the western end of the Cape Cod Canal, providing direct access to maritime training facilities and waterways. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in commercial shipping, port operations, marine engineering, and the broader transportation and logistics sector.