United States Merchant Marine Academy

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a public 4-year institution located in Kings Point, New York, in a large suburban setting on Long Island's North Shore. One of five federal service academies, USMMA trains officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine and the broader maritime transportation industry. Total enrollment stands at 953 students (IPEDS 2023).

The academy offers a Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer program at the associate degree level, preparing midshipmen for careers in maritime operations, vessel management, and marine engineering. Graduates earn both a degree and a U.S. Coast Guard license, positioning them for immediate employment in commercial shipping, naval operations, or related maritime fields.

USMMA reports a completion rate of 81% and a retention rate of 90% (IPEDS 2023), with a quality score of 70.50/100. As a federally funded institution with a selective admissions process and a service obligation for graduates, the academy provides a tuition-free education with strong career placement in the maritime sector.