72 Best Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 130 programs at 72 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1868

US #168 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $19,139/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $56,922
Students: 11,703

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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

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Central Washington University

Ellensburg, Washington · Public University · Est. 1891

US #191 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,476/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $61,580
Students: 7,833

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San Jose State University

San Jose, California · Public University · Est. 1857

US #212 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,760/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $78,988
Students: 27,601

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Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota · Public University · Est. 1869

US #221 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,529/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $55,813
Students: 5,088

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Indiana State University

Terre Haute, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1865

US #243 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,873/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $48,387
Students: 6,188

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California State University-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California · Public University · Est. 1947

US #257 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $3,967/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $59,211
Students: 19,562

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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public University · Est. 1874

US #264 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $11,040/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $45,795
Students: 12,318

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University of Hawaii at Hilo

Hilo, Hawaii · Public University · Est. 1941

US #270 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $11,856/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $47,856
Students: 2,160

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Vermont State University

Randolph, Vermont · Public University · Est. 1866

US #281 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,212/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,331
Students: 3,590

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West Liberty University

West Liberty, West Virginia · Public University · Est. 1837

US #296 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,366/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $43,296
Students: 1,511

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Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1911

US #311 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $13,359/yr
Admission rate: 69%
Earnings (10yr): $48,541
Students: 16,301

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, Maryland · Public University · Est. 1886

US #325 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $13,338/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $47,697
Students: 2,391

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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

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Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1894

US #356 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $11,864/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $52,279
Students: 8,312

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Stephen F Austin State University

Nacogdoches, Texas · Public University · Est. 1921

US #408 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,260/yr
Admission rate: 94%
Earnings (10yr): $49,634
Students: 8,728

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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

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Ohio University-Lancaster Campus

Lancaster, Ohio · Public University

US #423 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $5,650/yr
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 691

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Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Public University · Est. 1965

US #427 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,327/yr
Admission rate: 99%
Earnings (10yr): $52,093
Students: 15,002

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Delaware State University

Dover, Delaware · Public University · Est. 1891

US #467 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $13,910/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $49,307
Students: 4,398

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Ohio University-Eastern Campus

Saint Clairsville, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1957

US #473 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $3,925/yr
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 298

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Southern Utah University

Cedar City, Utah · Public University · Est. 1897

US #487 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $10,462/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $50,296
Students: 9,289

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University of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana · Public University · Est. 1958

US #488 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $12,384/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $47,872
Students: 4,638

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Angelo State University

San Angelo, Texas · Public University · Est. 1928

US #517 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,091/yr
Admission rate: 83%
Earnings (10yr): $50,116
Students: 5,643

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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 public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include Minnesota State University-Mankato, South Dakota State University, Central Washington University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public Bachelor'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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