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35 Best Diploma Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 38 programs at 35 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

35 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
1
FS Florida State University logo

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida · Public University · Est. 1851

US #23 QS World #561 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$11,297/yr
Admission rate
24%
Earnings (10yr)
$61,675
Students
32,212
2
US Utah State University logo

Utah State University

Logan, Utah · Public University · Est. 1888

US #62 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,936/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$54,022
Students
20,272
3
KS Kansas State University logo

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1863

US #72 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$19,406/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,262
Students
15,142
4
CG CUNY Graduate School and University Center logo

CUNY Graduate School and University Center

New York, New York · Public University · Est. 1961

US #96 ROI A Admissions open
Tuition
USD 15,185/yr
Admission rate
68%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,991
Students
3,254
5
UM The University of Montana logo

The University of Montana

Missoula, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #99 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$16,784/yr
Admission rate
96%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,511
Students
7,488
6
UA University of Alaska Anchorage logo

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1954

US #102 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$15,301/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$51,871
Students
7,212
7
AU Auburn University logo

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1856

US #116 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$24,323/yr
Admission rate
46%
Earnings (10yr)
$65,337
Students
26,816
8
UN University of New Mexico-Main Campus logo

University of New Mexico-Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1889

US #126 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$15,489/yr
Admission rate
95%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,792
Students
17,244
9
UC University of Central Missouri logo

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, Missouri · Public University · Est. 1871

US #139 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$14,462/yr
Admission rate
64%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,560
Students
5,648
10
SI Southern Illinois University-Carbondale logo

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois · Public University · Est. 1869

US #142 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$13,297/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,390
Students
8,494
11
UW University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh logo

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Oshkosh, Wisconsin · Public University · Est. 1871

US #154 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$14,305/yr
Admission rate
87%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,548
Students
6,877
12
WU Washburn University logo

Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas · Public University · Est. 1865

US #160 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$15,280/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$49,774
Students
4,562
13
SD South Dakota State University logo

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota · Public University · Est. 1881

US #173 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$19,841/yr
Admission rate
98%
Earnings (10yr)
$55,070
Students
9,198
15
FI Florida Institute of Technology logo

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida · Private University · Est. 1958

US #287 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$35,639/yr
Admission rate
58%
Earnings (10yr)
$43,137
Students
3,404
16
AU Andrews University logo

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1874

US #316 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$12,547/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$53,187
Students
1,224
18
UL University of Louisiana at Monroe logo

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1931

US #341 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$13,466/yr
Admission rate
85%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,769
Students
5,022
19
NU National University logo

National University

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1971

US #348 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$22,878/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$67,548
Students
10,794
21
SU Suffolk University logo

Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1906

US #391 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$29,618/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$67,506
Students
4,268
22
PU Park University logo

Park University

Parkville, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1875

US #399 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$21,032/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$56,309
Students
4,555
23
EN Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus logo

Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus

Portales, New Mexico · Public University · Est. 1934

US #411 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$4,904/yr
Admission rate
92%
Earnings (10yr)
$38,550
Students
3,357
24
BC Baker College logo

Baker College

Owosso, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1888

US #415 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$13,157/yr
Admission rate
82%
Earnings (10yr)
$35,833
Students
3,026

What this subject pays

Graduates of Maritime & Aviation programmes report a median $44,835 two years after finishing, across 66 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $24,500.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Florida State University, Utah State University, Kansas State University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA

This page lists diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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