52 Best Private Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 250 programs at 52 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 250 Universities 52 Scholarships 56

52 universities · ranked best first

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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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

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Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, Missouri · Private University · Est. 1818

US #161 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $24,398/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $70,783
Students: 7,267

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Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus

Gurabo, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #207 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,051/yr
Earnings (10yr): $26,223
Students: 7,868

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University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,365/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $86,522
Students: 5,671

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American Public University System

Charles Town, West Virginia · Private University · Est. 1991

US #254 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $9,597/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,409
Students: 40,074

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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

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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

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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

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Southern New Hampshire University

Manchester, New Hampshire · Private University · Est. 1932

US #324 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $36,708/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $50,318
Students: 163,164

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Bob Jones University

Greenville, South Carolina · Private University · Est. 1927

US #328 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $16,641/yr
Earnings (10yr): $44,354
Students: 2,005

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus

San Juan, Puerto Rico · Private University

US #329 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,646/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,490
Students: 4,540

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Westminster University

Salt Lake City, Utah · Private University · Est. 1875

US #344 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $27,094/yr
Admission rate: 67%
Earnings (10yr): $66,215
Students: 823

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California Baptist University

Riverside, California · Private University · Est. 1950

US #345 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $26,285/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $61,504
Students: 8,179

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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

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Siena Heights University

Adrian, Michigan · Private University · Est. 1919

US #373 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,124/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $57,529
Students: 1,495

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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus

Carolina, Puerto Rico · Private University · Est. 2001

US #388 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $7,761/yr
Earnings (10yr): $24,328
Students: 4,468

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, Indiana · Private University

US #470 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $16,898/yr
Earnings (10yr): $59,986
Students: 6,656

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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

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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 Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Southern California, Liberty University, Saint Louis University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists private 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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