Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science
"Honor the Mariner"
Fast track your career in the
Merchant Marine or the
United States Coast Guard, today!
Northeast Maritime Institute
College of Maritime Science
Our programs provide career-focused education incorporating hands-on learning, practical experience, opportunities for real-world industry engagement, and an expedited pathway to career opportunities in the maritime industry.
Education
Earn the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in the maritime industry
Adventure
Engage in guided, hands-on learning, state-of-the-art simulator training, and more
Employment
Fast-track to professional licensing & career opportunities in the maritime industry
Program Overview
Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science
Earn your Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree in just two years on a fast-track to your Coast Guard license and employment opportunities in the maritime industry! Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) students are introduced to the exciting world of nautical science through this co-operative educational program that prepares students for a career at sea.
Our teaching model includes hands-on learning, simulator training, classroom theory and co-operative shipboard experiences, meeting the needs of all styles of learners. Explore opportunities to travel in the “Summer at Sea” program, where you will gain real world experience, build professional relationships in the industry and earn sea-service towards your professional maritime license.
We offer rolling admissions and are now considering students for upcoming cohorts. Apply today!
Program Overview
United States Coast Guard Lateral
Enlistment Program
In 2023, the United States Coast Guard and Northeast Maritime Institute – College of Maritime Science formed a historic partnership. This agreement allows NMI graduates of the Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science Degree Program to enter the Coast Guard’s Lateral Enlistment Program as junior petty officers after completing USCG boot camp. Graduates can enlist as third-class or second-class Boatswains Mates, serving full-time in the Coast Guard or in the Coast Guard Reserve while working in the U.S. Merchant Marine.
High school graduates enrolling in the program may also choose to join the Coast Guard Reserve and attend boot camp during the summer before their fall semester, receiving bonuses and pay to help offset college tuition.
Travel
Experience opportunities for global travel
Course Credits
Work toward professional licensing
Sea-Time
Work as part of the crew and learn valuable skills
Career
Post-Graduate career opportunities
Program Overview
Summer At Sea Program
Two ninety-day shipboard externships provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate their learned knowledge and skills, gained sea time and network with other professional mariners. Students can experience various facets of the maritime industry and begin career networking. The sea time gained during these amazing opportunities will be applied toward professional credentials.
*Northeast Maritime Institute does not offer or guarantee employment
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Admissions
Northeast Maritime Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.*
*Accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is extended only to the Northeast Maritime Institute College of Maritime Science’s Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree programs. This accreditation status does not extend to professional maritime training courses, continuing education courses and short courses offered at the Institute or through NEMO (Northeast Maritime Online).
Our Mission
