SUNY – Maritime College
As the name implies, SUNY Maritime College specializes in programs related to marine engineering, shipping, oceanic transportation, and other maritime industries. Many grads pursue careers as engineers, project and operations managers, and naval architects.
Maritime College’s ROI ranks highest among all public universities thanks to the school’s relatively low costs (around $25,000 per year) compared to graduates’ incredibly high median midcareer salary of $164,100.
- Four-Year Cost of Attendance: $103,000
- 20-Year Net ROI: $1,039,000
- Average Base Salary: $79,000