Cadet Shipping Student Highlight

This summer, Maine Maritime Academy students are gaining invaluable hands-on experience through Cadet Shipping assignments around the world, building the skills and knowledge that prepare them for successful maritime careers.

Meet Deck Cadet Rosa ...McDonald from Grand Canyon, Arizona.

Rosa is spending her summer with Moran Towing aboard the Hayley Moran in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she is gaining real-world experience in tugboat operations and learning firsthand what it takes to support safe and efficient vessel movements in a busy port environment.

Cadet Shipping provides students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in professional maritime settings, develop industry connections, and build the practical experience that employers value.

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A recent Business Insider article highlighting the best return on investment in U.S. higher education shines a spotlight on Maine Maritime Academy for its exceptional outcomes and long-term value.

The analysis shows that MMA graduates achieve a median income of $113,000 just four years ...after completing their degrees, underscoring the strength of its career-focused education and the high demand for its graduates in engineering, operations, logistics, and maritime industries.

In the same national comparison of return on investment, Maine Maritime appears alongside some of the most recognized universities in the country, including being ranked in the same broader tier as schools such as Yale when measuring long-term financial outcomes and value.

The data reinforces what makes Maine Maritime distinct: a hands-on, industry-driven education that consistently translates into strong early-career earnings and long-term professional success.

Link in bio to read the Business Insider article.

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