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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North Dakota State University-Main Campus

Fargo, North Dakota · Public University · Est. 1890

US #117 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $15,543/yr
Admission rate: 95%
Earnings (10yr): $62,203
Students: 9,471

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Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1849

US #121 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,407/yr
Admission rate: 80%
Earnings (10yr): $51,793
Students: 10,055

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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 North Texas

Denton, Texas · Public University · Est. 1890

US #127 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $15,649/yr
Admission rate: 72%
Earnings (10yr): $57,010
Students: 34,341

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University of Alaska Fairbanks

Fairbanks, Alaska · Public University · Est. 1917

US #130 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $10,892/yr
Earnings (10yr): $48,866
Students: 4,207

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Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, Michigan · Public University · Est. 1903

US #138 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $15,273/yr
Admission rate: 85%
Earnings (10yr): $53,562
Students: 12,568

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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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University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska · Public University · Est. 1908

US #157 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $13,441/yr
Admission rate: 87%
Earnings (10yr): $53,909
Students: 11,488

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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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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, Ohio · Public University · Est. 1910

US #166 ROI D Admissions open

Net price: $24,022/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $47,896
Students: 12,812

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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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University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming · Public University · Est. 1886

US #175 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $13,599/yr
Admission rate: 97%
Earnings (10yr): $56,880
Students: 7,944

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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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Montana State University

Bozeman, Montana · Public University · Est. 1893

US #203 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $22,499/yr
Admission rate: 82%
Earnings (10yr): $53,263
Students: 14,451

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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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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 North Dakota State University-Main Campus, Eastern Michigan University, University of New Mexico-Main 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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