Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

76.21%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

73%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

2

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$9,229

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Engineering Program

The engineering program at California Maritime Academy prepares students for careers in biomedical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, chemical engineering, electrical and computer engineering, geological and mining engineering and sciences, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and more. The program focuses on mathematical and scientific principles to solve a wide variety of practical problems in industry, social organization, public works, and commerce. Program courses include: engineering physics and analysis, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, materials engineering, and mechatronics. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer engineering program.

Learn more by requesting information now!

California Maritime Academy

24700 W McBean Pky, Valencia, CA

California Maritime Academy is located in Vallejo, CA and is a public institution that provides opportunities for students to meet their goals. CMA, with only about 900 students enrolled, offers a high ratio of teachers to students and personalized education as part of its commitment to students.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

  • Marine Science, Merchant Marine Officer
  • International Relations
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies
  • Business Administration

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by admissions staff. Very common scores among students admitted to CMA are within the range of 19 to 26 for the ACT exam, or 960 to 1180 on the SAT exam. This school accepts roughly 70% of applicants yearly. Of those accepted, around 34% enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay nearly $7,200 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $5,200. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

California Maritime Academy participates in athletic programs through the NAIA's California Pacific Conference in Basketball.

Students who wish to learn more about CMA may check out their website at http://www.csum.edu.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Engineering program at California Maritime Academy, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, architectural and engineering managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.0% from 2014 to 2024

Energy Engineers

Description

Design, develop, or evaluate energy-related projects or programs to reduce energy costs or improve energy efficiency during the designing, building, or remodeling stages of construction. May specialize in electrical systems; heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems; green buildings; lighting; air quality; or energy procurement.

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the students California Maritime Academy accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '111188' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, California Maritime Academy may provide services to students like those listed below:

  • Online classes
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

California Maritime Academy is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Basketball (California Pacific Conference)
  • Golf
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Water Polo
  • Other Sports
  • Sailing
PHP Code Snippets Powered By : XYZScripts.com