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17 Best Private Associate's Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 30 programs at 17 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

17 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
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LU Liberty University logo

Liberty University

Lynchburg, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1971

US #135 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$29,357/yr
Admission rate
99%
Earnings (10yr)
$44,813
Students
50,012
2
WW Walla Walla University logo

Walla Walla University

College Place, Washington · Private University · Est. 1892

US #280 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$23,329/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Students
1,252
3
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
4
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
6
SU Southeastern University logo

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida · Private University · Est. 1935

US #401 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$31,942/yr
Admission rate
53%
Earnings (10yr)
$46,744
Students
4,813
7
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
9
LU Lewis University logo

Lewis University

Romeoville, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1932

US #471 ROI B Admissions open
Net price
$17,028/yr
Admission rate
71%
Earnings (10yr)
$66,099
Students
4,015
10
HU Hampton University logo

Hampton University

Hampton, Virginia · Private University · Est. 1868

US #493 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$25,319/yr
Admission rate
62%
Earnings (10yr)
$59,159
Students
3,727
11
WJ William Jessup University logo

William Jessup University

Rocklin, California · Private University · Est. 1939

US #643 ROI C Admissions open
Net price
$28,062/yr
Admission rate
93%
Earnings (10yr)
$56,257
Students
1,294
12
LU Lynn University logo

Lynn University

Boca Raton, Florida · Private University · Est. 1962

US #666 ROI D Admissions open
Net price
$44,089/yr
Admission rate
73%
Earnings (10yr)
$49,006
Students
2,859
13
LU LeTourneau University logo

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas · Private University · Est. 1946

US #683 ROI A Admissions open
Net price
$28,185/yr
Admission rate
38%
Earnings (10yr)
$57,103
Students
1,468
16
CA California Aeronautical University logo

California Aeronautical University

Bakersfield, California · Private University

US #1529 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$36,126/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$38,361
Students
347
17
AC Academy College logo

Academy College

Bloomington, Minnesota · Private University

US #1709 ROI F Admissions open
Net price
$29,093/yr
Earnings (10yr)
$48,300
Students
56

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 private Associate's Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Liberty University, Walla Walla University, Florida Institute of Technology. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Associate's 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 private Associate's 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 private Associate's Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA

This page lists private Associate's 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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