SUNY Maritime College

What SUNY Maritime College does

SUNY Maritime College, founded in 1874 and located at historic Fort Schuyler in the Throggs Neck area of the Bronx, is a public higher education institution and one of six state-run maritime academies in the United States. The college enrolls students seeking maritime-focused undergraduate and graduate degrees, with target segments including high school graduates, transfer students, graduate students, international students (F-1/J-1), and working mariners seeking continuing education. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, the institution operates under a public ownership and governance structure funded through state appropriations, tuition, grants, and private donations via the SUNY Maritime Foundation.

The college's core academic portfolio includes 10 bachelor degree programs and an associate degree, plus graduate programs such as the Master of Science in Shipping and Logistics. Distinctive programs include ABET-accredited engineering tracks (Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering) and U.S. Coast Guard Deck and Engine licensing programs that allow graduates to earn both an academic degree and a commercial vessel license simultaneously. Signature experiential offerings include the Summer Sea Term aboard the training ship Empire State VII (three annual cruises with port calls in Europe and the Caribbean), the Cadet Shipping Program (real-time work aboard commercial vessels), and Industrial Internships requiring 40-60 days of practical engineering work. Technology infrastructure includes training ship simulation, CAD software labs (AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion 360), and COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) platforms for international student collaboration.

SUNY Maritime's revenue model is tuition-driven with secondary revenue from campus facility rentals (conferences, athletic events, summer camps, film shoots, photography permits). Tuition varies by student type (Regimental vs. Traditional), residency status (in-state, in-region, out-of-region, international), and semester, with in-state regimental tuition at approximately $14,155.50 per semester in fall and international rates reaching $20,807.50 per semester. The go-to-market approach is admissions-led, leveraging a digital presence (website, virtual tour), social media channels, campus events, and international recruitment supported by dedicated visa services. Employment outcomes serve as a key demand driver, with graduates commanding starting salaries exceeding $100,000 plus signing bonuses up to $54,000 for Military Sealift Command contracts, addressing an industry-wide shortage of approximately 8,000 licensed mariners.

Name

SUNY Maritime College

Legal name

State University of New York Maritime College

Website

https://sunymaritime.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SUNY Maritime College is a public SUNY-system maritime academy in the Bronx, New York, founded in 1874. It offers 10 bachelor degrees, USCG license programs, and graduate degrees in maritime engineering and shipping logistics, serving students and mariners preparing for careers in the U.S. maritime industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Higher Education

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Maritime Safety Management Systems & Training (ISM/ISO 45001, Drills, Competency) (TLAHANAF), Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities (IMAJABAN), Educational Cruises & Shipboard Learning Programs (THAKAGAM)

Keywords

• Maritime education
• Marine engineering
• Coast guard licensing
• Shipping logistics
• Naval architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Bronx

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Undergraduate/Graduate Tuition: State University of New York system institution with tuition-based revenue. Students pay tuition based on residency status (in-state, in-region, out-of-region, international). Additional fees for specific programs including license track and cadet programs.
2. Conference and Event Services: Campus facilities available for rental including conference/meeting spaces, athletic facilities, summer camps, photography permits, and film shoots. Revenue generated through facility usage fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

SUNY Maritime College is a public higher education institution that offers undergraduate degrees (10 bachelor's and associate programs), graduate degrees (Master of Science in Shipping and Logistics), and U.S. Coast Guard-approved Deck and Engine licensing programs. Students can simultaneously earn an academic degree and a commercial vessel license (Third Mate or Third Assistant Engineer), complemented by hands-on training aboard the Empire State VII and professional mariner training in areas such as Dynamic Positioning and Global Offshore Wind.

Product overview

SUNY Maritime College is a higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs and professional training for the maritime industry. The institution provides undergraduate degree programs (10 bachelor degrees and associate degrees), graduate degree programs (Master of Science in Shipping and Logistics), and U.S. Coast Guard licensing programs (Deck and Engine licenses). Specialized offerings include Summer Sea Term aboard the training ship Empire State VII, Cadet Shipping experiences on commercial vessels, and Industrial Internship programs for engineering students. Professional Mariner Training includes Global Offshore Wind Training and Dynamic Positioning courses. The college's academic departments include Marine Transportation, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Global Business and Transportation, all designed to prepare students for careers in the maritime industry while maintaining ABET accreditation for engineering programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs
• Master of Science in Shipping and Logistics
• U.S. Coast Guard Licensing Programs
• Summer Sea Term

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates command starting salaries exceeding $100,000 with signing bonuses up to $54,000
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lyceum-Northwestern University (Philippines)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 April 2026COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) collaboration bringing together undergraduate maritime students from SUNY Maritime College and Lyceum-Northwestern University to explore maritime pollution prevention within voyage planning, aligned with MARPOL regulations and SDG 14. Pre- and post-project surveys revealed measurable gains in students' confidence with digital tools, international collaboration skills, and understanding of maritime regulations.
• Partnering Maritime Companies (Cadet Shipping Program)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Cadet Shipping program integrates partnering maritime companies with motivated cadets in a professional, industry-supported environment. The program provides practical work experience and supports the at-sea requirements for Maritime students, while also supporting the Maritime Administration's mission of ensuring a consistent supply of capable merchant mariners for national sealift needs.
• Engineering Advisory Board MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistinguished industry professionals serving as the Engineering Advisory Board including executives from UtiliVisor Inc., Horizon Lines L.L.C., New York Presbyterian Hospital, Turner Construction Co., C.R. Cushing & Co., Entergy Nuclear Inc., Wärtsilä North America, General Dynamics NASSCO, GE Global Research, IBM Watson Research Center, ABS, and Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.
• American Maritime OfficersminorOthersUnion representing maritime officers; graduates of the Marine Transportation program have gone on to work for American Maritime Officers service.
• Military Sealift CommandminorOthersFederal government employer; graduates of Marine Transportation program have gone on to work for Military Sealift Command, which supplies Navy vessels globally.
• MaerskminorOthersGlobal shipping company; graduates of the Marine Transportation program have gone on to work for Maersk.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• United States Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point): Federal service academy producing USCG-licensed merchant marine officers with bachelor degrees. The most direct peer in mission, curriculum, and graduate outcomes; differs only in federal vs. state governance and military service obligation.
• California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime): One of six state maritime academies offering USCG license programs and ABET-accredited marine engineering degrees. Direct competitor for West Coast students and shares the same federal/state maritime academy framework as SUNY Maritime.
• Texas A&M Maritime Academy: State maritime academy within the Texas A&M system, producing USCG-licensed officers with bachelor degrees in marine engineering, marine transportation, and naval architecture. Closely comparable in scope and regulatory function.
• Massachusetts Maritime Academy: State maritime academy offering USCG license tracks, marine engineering, marine transportation, and a mandatory Regiment of Cadets. Direct peer on the U.S. East Coast with overlapping program structure.
• Maine Maritime Academy: State maritime academy in Castine, Maine offering USCG license programs plus marine engineering, marine transportation, and vessel operations. Comparable in size, mission, and graduate outcomes.
• Great Lakes Maritime Academy (Northwestern Michigan College): State maritime academy located on the Great Lakes, producing USCG-licensed officers for Great Lakes and inland waterway operations. Smaller scope but functionally equivalent as a state maritime academy.
• Maine Maritime Academy Vessel Operations: (See Maine Maritime Academy above — flagged separately for vessel operations specialization overlap.)

Emerging players

• Webb Institute: Private four-year college specializing in naval architecture and marine engineering, offering a tuition-free program. Comparable academic content in naval architecture and marine engineering but operates as a small, private, non-mandatory-license institution.
• MITAGS Maritime Training: Continuing education and professional mariner training provider delivering USCG-approved courses, dynamic positioning, and simulation training. Direct overlap with SUNY Maritime's Professional Mariner Training programs (Global Offshore Wind, Dynamic Positioning).

Broad incumbents

• MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering / Naval Engineering: Broader ocean/naval engineering education and research powerhouse; competes for top maritime engineering talent at the graduate level and produces research that shapes maritime engineering practice. Not a direct undergraduate mariner license competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MaritimeCollege
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SUNYMaritimeCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/12921209493
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suny-maritime-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/maritimecollege

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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