24 Best Public Diploma Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 38 programs at 24 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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24 universities · ranked best first

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #526 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $23,405/yr
Earnings (10yr): $43,459
Students: 1,456

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Athens State University

Athens, Alabama · Public University · Est. 1822

US #715 ROI C Admissions open

Earnings (10yr): $50,273
Students: 2,446

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University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, Maine · Public University · Est. 1965

US #781 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $10,924/yr
Earnings (10yr): $40,342
Students: 2,659

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Montana Technological University

Butte, Montana · Public University · Est. 1900

US #795 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $16,481/yr
Admission rate: 91%
Earnings (10yr): $54,329
Students: 1,480

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CUNY York College

Jamaica, New York · Public University · Est. 1966

US #873 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $4,456/yr
Admission rate: 64%
Earnings (10yr): $56,945
Students: 4,345

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Middle Georgia State University

Macon, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1884

US #920 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $12,361/yr
Admission rate: 100%
Earnings (10yr): $40,863
Students: 6,574

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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton, Georgia · Public University · Est. 1908

US #1268 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $6,842/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $34,996
Students: 3,208

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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 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 public 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 public 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 public Diploma Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA

This page lists public 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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