Overview

You can take classes about piracy, the literature and art of the sea, and conservation of marine environments, while gaining hands-on experience through professional internships or by obtaining a commercial shipping license.

Located half an hour from the heart of New York City and one of the nation's busiest ports, one of the strengths of the Maritime Studies program is that you can visit and actively explore the history, arts and culture you learn about.

Key Features

As a Maritime Studies major at SUNY Maritime College, you will be able to tailor much of your coursework to your interests, including courses in cinema, law, art, history and world cultures. You will also focus on developing the research, communication and writing skills that are vital to a wide variety of careers.

If you want to work on dry land, you will pursue the professional internship option. You will be required to complete at least one internship.

Your internship will give you insight into career options and the hands-on experience that make you valuable to prospective employers. The students have interned at: Mystic Seaport.

If you plan to work on a commercial vessel, you may choose to pursue a U.S. Coast Guard third mate, or deck, license. In license classes, you will learn navigation, cargo handling, ship maintenance and operational safety. Earning a license requires you to belong to the college regiment of cadets, a disciplined lifestyle program that is not affiliated with the military.

You may also choose to pursue a master’s degree in Maritime and Naval Studies while you are working on your bachelor's through the college's fast-track program. In this program, you may substitute several graduate courses for undergraduate ones your senior year and transfer seamlessly to the master’s degree. As a fast-track student, you can earn both degrees in five years.

Careers

Maritime Studies graduates find jobs working for the government, shipping companies, museums or other organizations. Others choose to pursue advanced degrees. Our students have found jobs at:

Military Sealift Command

U.S. Coast Guard

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sea Power and Maritime Affairs

Leadership and Management

Naval Science for the Strategic Sealift Officer

Navigation

Naval Ship Systems

Maneuver Warfare

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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Priority Decision Deadline (Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis)

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Submit the application. Apply online using the SUNY Application or Common Application.

All academic credentials must have an official seal, stamp or signature of a school or government official, and be submitted in the original language (if not in English, it must be accompanied by an exactly worded and certified translation). Upon receipt of your documents, we may require further evaluation. All foreign academic transcripts must be evaluated by WES or a NACES approved evaluation service, and translated into English.

One letter of recommendation.

250-word essay or personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41396 USD / year

≈ 41396 USD / year
Out-of-State

28092 USD / year

≈ 28092 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

31632 USD / year

≈ 31632 USD / year

Additional Details

Spring semester Local: $14,685.50 National: $12,915.50 International: $20,025.50

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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