State University of New York Maritime College Employee Directory
Higher EducationUnited States201-500 Employees
State University of New York Maritime College is a higher education institution in Throggs Neck, New York City, focused on preparing students for careers in shipping and transportation, government, military, business, and power generation. The college serves about 1,800 students and emphasizes professional licensing, with many pursuing U.S. Coast Guard credentials that qualify them to work on offshore vessels. It offers a range of bachelor’s programs in engineering and maritime studies, including Mechanical, Electrical, and Naval Engineering; Marine Engineering; Naval Architecture; Marine Transportation and Operations; International Transportation and Trade; and Marine Environmental Science, along with an associate degree in Marine Technology/Small Vessel Operations. The college offers two graduate degrees—International Transportation Management and Maritime and Naval Studies—available online and on campus, with certificates in supply chain management and international ship chartering. Historically, graduates have achieved strong placement within three months of graduation and have had high starting salaries; in 2024, Rear Admiral John Okon was named the college's president, becoming the institution's 12th president.