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  "slug": "marine-transportation",
  "field": "Other Fields",
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  "url": "https://collegeranked.com/best-marine-transportation-schools/",
  "source": "U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2026 release); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 792420,
      "public": true
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 789180,
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      "school": "United States Merchant Marine Academy",
      "state": "NY",
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      "roi_10yr_usd": 755542,
      "public": true
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      "school": "Maine Maritime Academy",
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      "rank": 7,
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      "public": true
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