91 Best Public Maritime & Aviation Universities in the USA

Compare 250 programs at 91 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

Programs 250 Universities 91 Scholarships 56

91 universities · ranked best first

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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, New York · Public University · Est. 1846

US #21 QS World #521 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $20,995/yr
Admission rate: 74%
Earnings (10yr): $70,814
Students: 20,112

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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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University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #34 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,300/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,126
Students: 22,734

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Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, Arizona · Public University · Est. 1885

US #41 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $14,967/yr
Admission rate: 90%
Earnings (10yr): $62,668
Students: 64,674

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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1819

US #42 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $25,648/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $54,810
Students: 29,882

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Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1870

US #46 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $17,339/yr
Admission rate: 61%
Earnings (10yr): $60,409
Students: 45,638

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Texas A&M University-College Station

College Station, Texas · Public University · Est. 1876

US #48 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,315/yr
Admission rate: 57%
Earnings (10yr): $72,097
Students: 59,615

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Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana · Public University · Est. 1869

US #55 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $14,600/yr
Admission rate: 50%
Earnings (10yr): $72,424
Students: 44,503

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Ohio University-Main Campus

Athens, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1804

US #59 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $21,637/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $52,581
Students: 19,633

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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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Kent State University at Kent

Kent, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #67 ROI F Admissions open

Net price: $20,787/yr
Admission rate: 86%
Earnings (10yr): $45,388
Students: 19,320

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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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University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, Connecticut · Public University · Est. 1967

US #78 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,807/yr
Admission rate: 88%
Earnings (10yr): $73,997
Students: 454

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University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts · Public University · Est. 1863

US #80 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $22,383/yr
Admission rate: 60%
Earnings (10yr): $71,631
Students: 23,671

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Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia · Public University · Est. 1968

US #83 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $23,433/yr
Admission rate: 93%
Earnings (10yr): $58,128
Students: 20,753

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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1964

US #85 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,415/yr
Admission rate: 96%
Earnings (10yr): $49,500
Students: 6,762

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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus

Stillwater, Oklahoma · Public University · Est. 1890

US #87 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,447/yr
Admission rate: 75%
Earnings (10yr): $57,413
Students: 21,773

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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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Western Oregon University

Monmouth, Oregon · Public University · Est. 1856

US #101 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $17,237/yr
Admission rate: 98%
Earnings (10yr): $51,815
Students: 3,103

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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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University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1883

US #104 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $18,551/yr
Admission rate: 77%
Earnings (10yr): $63,552
Students: 9,981

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University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · Public University · Est. 1912

US #106 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $12,397/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $48,458
Students: 12,701

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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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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 Maritime & Aviation universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University at Buffalo, Florida State University, University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

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

This page lists public 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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