What is average starting salary for USMMA graduate?

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, located in Kings Point (Long Island), NY, trains midshipmen to enter the Maritime Industry and serve the country in an active OR reserve role as a commissioned officer in ANY branch of the military, while obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in either Marine Transportation (International Business and Nautical Science) or Marine Engineering and a U.S. Coast Guard License.

Several Yeas ago.

USMMA grads are guaranteed a job and starting salary of $55,000-90,000 working in the Maritime Industry.

However, each graduate receives an international USCG:

a.) 3rd Assistant Engineer, unlimited horsepower or

b.) 3rd Mate Unlimited Tonnage

in compliance with the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), as amended.

In 2013, the average starting salary was estimated (not verified) to be over $71,000 USD. The USMMA Alumni survey indicates the 10 year salary is over $200,000.