# Massachusetts Maritime Academy: International Business (bachelor's)

Buzzards Bay, MA. IPEDS 166692, CIP 52.11. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/massachusetts-maritime-academy/majors/international-business

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $54,741
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,094 (U.S. median for this major: $73,640 across 111 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $23,250)
- Rank in MA: 2 of 3 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MA median for this major (3 colleges, $89,094): +$0
- Versus the U.S. median: +$15,454

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,094 minus $39,880 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $8,757 | $36,342 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $9,051 | $37,562 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $10,547 | $43,770 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $15,557 | $64,562 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $27,367 | $113,573 | 2.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## International Business at MA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | $125,162 | $25,729 | $30,915 | 91% |
| Massachusetts Maritime Academy | $89,094 | $25,000 | $21,582 | 74% |
| Nichols College | $68,608 | not reported | $33,036 | 63% |

## Careers
- General and Operations Managers (SOC 11-1021): median wage $100,590 Barnstable Town, MA, $127,220 MA, $105,770 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5% by 2035
- Chief Executives (SOC 11-1011): median wage not reported Barnstable Town, MA, not reported MA, $213,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 3.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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