As a Marine Transportation major, you will learn to manage the finances and other business operations of a shipping company. The program is designed to blend the skills you will need to work on the water onboard a commercial vessel with the knowledge you’ll need to work on land for a shipping or other kind of business later.

Academic Program

The Marine Transportation program includes courses about accounting, international finance, law and organizational management, in addition to courses that teach you to live and work onboard a commercial vessel.

The Marine Transportation major is offered in conjunction with the U.S. Coast Guard third mate, or deck, license. Earning a deck license means you will learn to navigate a vessel, handle cargo, and operate and maintain a variety of ship systems.

In the license program, you will spend a significant amount of time working and learning on the Training Ship Empire State VI, including during summer sea terms on the Atlantic and Mediterranean. You will be part of the college regiment of cadets, a disciplined lifestyle program that is not affiliated with the military.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of a Bachelor of Science program in Marine Transportation – Deck License Program, graduates will be able to:

  1. Pass the US Coast Guard Third Mate, Unlimited License on the STCW Operational Level
  2. Demonstrate the ability to assume all of the duties of a Third Mate in international or domestic service, including the ability to stand a watch on a commercial vessel.
  3. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the marine transportation business and its place in global commerce
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of basic related industry practices
  5. Demonstrate leadership and organizational skills necessary to assume positions of responsibility in their careers after graduation

Life After Maritime

Graduates of the Marine Transportation program have gone on to work for:

LEARNING CENTER ENG & NAVG TUTORING SCHEDULE FALL 2026
Drop-In tutoring schedule by course and day of the week
CourseMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
NAVG 112 & NAVG 212Drop-In 10:00 AM–11:00 AM (G. Fareth)Drop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)
Drop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)
Drop-In 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (G. Fareth)
Drop-In 3:00 PM–4:00 PM (A. Bourne)No session
NAUT 308No sessionDrop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)Drop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)No sessionNo session
NAUT 314No sessionDrop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)Drop-In 3:00 PM–6:00 PM (M. Pfuhler)No sessionNo session
ENGR 242Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (D. Grassie)No sessionNo session
ENGR 243Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No session
ENGR 244Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (D. Grassie)No sessionNo session
ENGR 314No sessionDrop-In 12:00 PM–1:15 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 11:45 AM–2:45 PM (OC Jacobs)No sessionNo session
ENGR 341Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)Drop-In 8:30 AM–9:45 PM (OC Jacobs)No sessionNo sessionNo session
ENGR 344Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No session
ENGR 345No sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No session
ENGR 347Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo sessionNo sessionNo session
ENGR 371No sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No session
ENGR 540Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo sessionDrop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No session
ENGR 541Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)Drop-In 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo sessionNo session
LEARNING CENTER MATH TUTORING SCHEDULE FALL 2026
Drop-In tutoring schedule by course and day of the week
CourseMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
MATH 80 & 90
Drop-In 10:00AM-12:00PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 90 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 90 Only 4:30PM - 8:30PM (Prof. R. Arias)
Drop-In 11:45AM-2:45PM (OC Jacobs)
Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 90 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
**Online** 12:00PM - 6:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
MATH 101 & 102
Drop-In 10:00AM-12:00PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 101 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
Drop-In 12:00PM-1:15PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 101 Only 4:30PM - 8:30PM (Prof. R. Arias)
Drop-In 11:45 PM–2:45 PM (OC Jacobs)
Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 101 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
**Online** 12:00PM - 6:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
MATH 111 & 112
Drop-In 10:00AM-12:00PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 111 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
Drop-In 
Math 111 Only 4:30PM - 8:30PM (Prof. R. Arias)
No session
Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)
Math 111 Only 5:00PM - 8:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
**Online** 12:00PM - 6:00PM (Prof. R. Arias)
MATH 212Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionDrop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo session
MATH 251Drop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionDrop-In 1:00 PM–3:00 PM (E. Bryant)No sessionNo session

In-Person Tutoring is Drop-In Only. Online Tutoring Takes place via Microsoft Teams, contact rarias@sunymaritime.edu to receive the link.

LEARNING CENTER SCIENCE TUTORING SCHEDULE FALL 2026
Drop-In tutoring schedule by course and day of the week
CourseMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
ES 101Drop-In 10:00 AM–11:00 AM (G. Fareth)No sessionDrop-In 5:00 PM–7:00 PM (G. Fareth)No sessionNo session
CHEM 121
Drop-In 4:30PM-5:30PM (OC Jacobs)
7:00PM - 9:00PM (D. Grassie)
Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45AM (OC Jacobs)
7:00PM - 9:00PM (D. Grassie)
Drop-In 11:45AM-2:45PM (OC Jacobs)
8:00PM - 10:00PM (D. Grassie)
Drop-In 12:00 PM–1:15 PM (OC Jacobs)No session
CHEM 212Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 7:00 PM–9:00 PM (D. Grassie)Drop-In 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (D. Grassie)No sessionNo session
METE 201No sessionDrop-In 3:00 PM–4:00 PM (A. Bourne)No sessionDrop-In 3:00 PM–4:00 PM (A. Bourne)No session
PHYS 102 & PHYS 201Drop-In 10:00 PM–12:00 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 12:00 PM–1:15 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 11:45 AM–2:45 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)No session
PHYS 211Drop-In 4:30 PM–5:30 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 12:00 PM–1:15 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 11:45 AM–2:45 PM (OC Jacobs)Drop-In 8:30AM-9:45PM (OC Jacobs)No session
In State Tuition And Fees

In-State

Estimated 2026-27 Full-time Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

DescriptionFall SemesterSpring Semester
Tuition (12+ credits)$3,535.00$3,535.00
Total Mandatory Fees $750.50$750.50
Total Tuition and Fees$4,285.50$4,285.50
Orientation Fee (new students)$250.00
Health Insurance$3,505.00
Total Civilian Commuter$8,040.50$4,285.50
Housing & Meals
Room (double)$5,020.00$5,020.00
Meal Plan A$3,650.00$3,650.00
Total Housing and Meals$8,670.00$8,670.00
Total Civilian Resident$16,710.50$12,995.50
Regiment Fees
Drug Testing Fee$30.00$30.00
Barber Fee (males only)$50.00$50.00
Indoctrination Fees: Non-Refundable
Indoc Program Fee$110.00
Meals$685.00
Insurance$110.00
Barber Fee (males only)$25.00
Total Regiment Resident$17,720.50$13,035.50

In State rates apply to eligible veterans and their dependents.

For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the Tuition and Fees Chart.

**** One-time non-refundable Fall charge for students entering the Regiment.

Indoctrination fees are non-refundable.

  1. Lab/course fees are associated with certain classes. For a full list of fees (including options of housing and meal plans), see 2026-2027 Charges and Fees.
  2. New Fall Admits will be charged an orientation fee.
  3. Annual health insurance for domestic students are billed in the Fall semester.
In Region Tuition And Fees

In-Region **

Estimated 2026-27 Full-time Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

DescriptionFall SemesterSpring Semester
Tuition (12+ credits)$5,305.00$5,305.00
Total Mandatory Fees $750.50$750.50
Total Tuition and Fees$6,055.50$6,055.50
Orientation Fee (new students)$250.00
Health Insurance$3,505.00
Total Civilian Commuter$9,810.50$6,055.50
Housing & Meals
Room (double)$5,020.00$5,020.00
Meal Plan A$3,650.00$3,650.00
Total Housing and Meals$8,670.00$8,670.00
Total Civilian Resident$18,480.50$14,725.50
Regiment Fees
Drug Testing Fee$30.00$30.00
Barber Fee (males only)$50.00$50.00
INDOCTRINATION FEES: NON-REFUNDABLE
Indoc Program Fee$110.00
Meals$685.00
Insurance$110.00
Barber Fee (males only)$25.00
Total Regiment Resident$19,490.50$14,805.50

For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the Tuition and Fees Chart.

** In Region rates apply to students whose residency is in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington, DC.

**** One-time non-refundable Fall charge for students entering the Regiment.

Indoctrination fees are non-refundable.

  1. Lab/course fees are associated with certain classes. For a full list of fees (including options of housing and meal plans), see 2026-2027 Charges and Fees.
  2. New Fall Admits will be charged an orientation fee.
  3. Annual health insurance for domestic students are billed in the Fall semester.
Out of Region Tuition And Fees

Out of Region

Estimated 2026-27 Full-time Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

DescriptionFall SemesterSpring Semester
Tuition (12+ credits)$8,985.00$8,985.00
Total Mandatory Fees $750.50$750.50
Total Tuition and Fees$9,735.50$9,735.50
Orientation Fee (new students)$250.00
Health Insurance$3,505.00
Total Civilian Commuter$13,490.50$9,735.50
Housing & Meals
Room (double)$5,020.00$5,020.00
Meal Plan A$3,650.00$3,650.00
Total Housing and Meals$8,670.00$8,670.00
Total Civilian Resident$22,160.50$19,940.50
Regiment Fees
Drug Testing Fee$30.00$30.00
Barber Fee (males only)$50.00$50.00
Indoctrination Fees: Non-Refundable
Indoc Program Fee$110.00
Meals$685.00
Insurance$110.00
Barber Fee (males only)$25.00
Total Regiment Resident$23,170.50$20,020.50

For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the Tuition and Fees Chart.

**** One-time non-refundable Fall charge for students entering the Regiment.

Indoctrination fees are non-refundable.

  1. Lab/course fees are associated with certain classes. For a full list of fees (including options of housing and meal plans), see 2026-2027 Charges and Fees.
  2. New Fall Admits will be charged an orientation fee.
  3. Annual health insurance for domestic students are billed in the Fall semester.
International Tuition And Fees

International

Estimated 2026-27 Full-time Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

DescriptionFall SemesterSpring Semester
Tuition (12+ credits)$8,985.00$8,985.00
Total Mandatory Fees $750.50$750.50
Total Tuition and Fees$9,735.50$9,735.50
Orientation Fee (new students)$250.00
Health Insurance$1,107.00 ***$1,535.00 ***
Total Civilian Commuter$11,092.50$11,270.50
Housing & Meals
Room (double)$5,020.00$5,020.00
Meal Plan A$3,650.00$3,650.00
Total Housing and Meals$8,670.00$8,670.00
Total Civilian Resident$19,762.50$19,940.50
Regiment Fees
Drug Testing Fee$30.00$30.00
Barber Fee (males only)$50.00$50.00
Indoctrination Fees: Non-Refundable
Indoc Program Fee$110.00
Meals$685.00
Insurance$110.00
Barber Fee (males only)$25.00
Total Regiment Resident$20,772.50$20,020.50

For a complete breakdown of student fees, visit the Tuition and Fees Chart.

*** Health insurance for international students is mandatory and billed per semester.

**** One-time non-refundable Fall charge for students entering the Regiment.

Indoctrination fees are non-refundable.

  1. Lab/course fees are associated with certain classes. For a full list of fees (including options of housing and meal plans), see 2026-2027 Charges and Fees.
  2. New Fall Admits will be charged an orientation fee.
  3. Annual health insurance for domestic students are billed in the Fall semester.
Summer Ashore and Summer Sea Term

Summer Ashore & Summer Sea Term

Estimated Summer 2026 Tuition and Fees

Residency StatusUndergraduate Per CreditGraduate Per CreditNotes
In-State$295$471College Fee of $2.08 per credit. Summer housing is $1,384.00.
In-Region$442$707College Fee of $2.08 per credit. Summer housing is $1,384.00.
Out-of-Region$749$1,019College Fee of $2.08 per credit. Summer housing is $1,384.00.
International$749$1,019College Fee of $2.08 per credit. Summer housing is $1,384.00.
Non-Resident Distance Learning$565College Fee of $2.08 per credit and Technology Fee of $18.21 per credit.

Summer Sea Term & Cadet Shipping

Costs associated with Summer Sea Term and Cadet Shipping are available below.

Summer Sea Term / Cadet Shipping Costs (2026)

Tuition and Estimated Costs

Fall 2026 Full-time Undergraduate Spring 2027 Full-time Undergraduate Fall 2026 Full-time License Graduate Spring 2027 Full-time License Grad Fall 2026 Full-time Traditional Graduate Spring 2027 Full-time Traditional Graduate