Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer

A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures.

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Texas A & M University-College Station

College Station, TX

Opening its doors on October 4, 1876, Texas A&M University’s College Station campus was the first institution of higher education in Texas. A&M is home to 17 colleges and schools conferring undergraduate degrees in over 133 undergraduate degree...

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I'm a chemical engineering major, which in my opinion is the hardest major at school not only because of the homework but because it challenges you to think in a completely new way. While other schools might emphasize by-the-book engineering, you're...

” – Bryn from Dallas, TX

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1296

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64%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$19,906

average net price

72,530

number of students

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San Jacinto Community College

Pasadena, TX

San Jacinto College is 2-year public institution with the main branch situated in Pasadena, Texas, but has four total campuses and an online component. San Jac has articulation agreements with 30 universities, including several Texas A&M and...

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I'm definitely learning more about each subject I'm taking than I did in high school in a similar subject. If I don't understand something, I just ask a teacher and he or she will work one on one with me until I get it, changing the way they try to...

” – Elisa from Houston, TX

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100%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$8,692

average net price

31,577

number of students

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United States Merchant Marine Academy

Kings Point, NY

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a service academy based in the suburban town of Kings Point, New York. All students enter the school as “plebe candidates” and must complete an intense regimen of physical training, customs, drills, and...

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Is a very rigorous school that will prepare students for their role in the military or maritime service. There is no other school like this, with regards to traditions and experiences. Even though your time here will be rough and studious it is...

” – Neil from Kings Point, NY

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1289

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25%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$6,433

average net price

1,023

number of students

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Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME

Maine Maritime Academy is a public college with a campus overlooking the Castine Harbor in Maine. The school provides hands-on technical training aboard commercial vessels, the Schooner Bowdoin, and the Training Ship State of Maine. Students can...

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I am definitely learning. The course load definitely pushes you to be constantly learning, and people here take around 18 credits plus noncredit courses such as labs for chemistry, nautical science, physics, in addition to other courses and classes...

” – Philep from Bolton, CT

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1115

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58%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$23,239

average net price

888

number of students

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a 4-year college offering maritime-related degrees. MMA students are required to wear regimental-style uniforms in accordance with the Regiment of Cadets. The Academy operates the TS Kennedy, on which students...

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They drill it everything you need to know into you.

” – Wolfgang

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1100

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90%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$20,485

average net price

1,538

number of students

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Northwestern Michigan College

Traverse City, MI

Northwestern Michigan College is a public, 2-year institution located in Traverse City. NMC maintains four satellite facilities in the region, including the Rogers Observatory, which is five miles of south of campus and frequently opens for public...

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Smaller classes with great teachers.
Lot's of opportunities with difference classes.
Supportive staff.

” – Catherine from Interlochen, MI

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

campus setting

$9,563

average net price

3,296

number of students

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SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, NY

SUNY Maritime College is an institution based in the Bronx borough of NYC that prepares students to join the Navy or Marine Corps. It is the largest maritime college in the US and is one of only seven maritime academies in the nation that can confer...

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There are numerous opportunities for students to take advantage of on and off campus. The school is for individuals who have a very good idea of what they want to do in the future. Also, graduates are benefit from an enormous alumni base and most are...

” – Drew from Tully, NY

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1184

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74%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Major city

campus setting

$20,616

average net price

1,545

number of students

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California State University Maritime Academy

Vallejo, CA

California State University Maritime Academy is located on a waterfront campus in Vallejo, one of seven degree-granting maritime academies in the US and the only one on the west coast. All students are part of the Corp of Cadets and are required to...

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I think the school deserves at least a nine for two main reasons. One being that the campus is beautiful and enjoyable, especially considering it is right on the water but also close to other cities such as San Francisco. The other reason is that...

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82%

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Public

type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Small city

campus setting

$20,597

average net price

925

number of students

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Alpena Community College

Alpena, MI

Alpena Community College is a public, 2-year institution established on a rural, 700-acre campus in northern Michigan. ACC offers over 75 academic programs, awarding certificates, AA degrees, AAS degrees, and AS degrees, along with one BS degree...

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You wouldn't think that a community college would have the same quality education as a university, but this one really does. We have the same textbooks, follow the same fast-paced schedules, cover the same topics, and receive the same homework. Plus...

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type of institution

4 Year

level of institution

Suburb or town

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$3,334

average net price

1,487

number of students

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