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87 Best Maritime & Aviation Universities in the United States

Ohio State University - Columbus leads the 87 Maritime & Aviation universities in the United States at #190 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) and Baylor University (#255 in United States). The universities on this list offer 129 matching courses between them.

87 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
6Ranked
EA Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University logo
#355 in United States United States

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Public University · 3 courses in Maritime & Aviation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#355 in United States · by research impact
960,484 citations · h-index 390
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11Ranked
AU Andrews University logo
#460 in United States United States

Andrews University

Public University · 1 course in Maritime & Aviation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#460 in United States · by research impact
456,324 citations · h-index 227
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21Ranked
BU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania logo
#832 in United States United States

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

Public University · 4 courses in Maritime & Aviation

—Tuition (indicative)
—Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#832 in United States · by research impact
74,844 citations · h-index 116
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Maritime & Aviation at other levels

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How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #190 (Ohio State University - Columbus) to #488 (University of Hawaii at Hilo); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: Ohio State University - Columbus is cited most (30,196,365 citations). 7 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

86 are public and 1 private (99% public). By location, Oklahoma (1) and Puerto Rico (1) account for the most of those we can place. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the largest, with 4,540 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 46 bachelor's, 25 diploma, 8 professional and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Maritime & Aviation (125) and Aviation Management (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 98% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (93% of courses with a stated intake). LeTourneau University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 2 of these universities. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at USD 7,750 a year and Southeastern Oklahoma State University the most at USD 16,740; the middle of the range is about USD 16,740. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Maritime & Aviation in the United States?

Ohio State University - Columbus (QS World #190), University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) and Baylor University (#255 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Maritime & Aviation in the United States?

Of those with published fees, Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus is the least expensive at about USD 7,750 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

How many public universities offer Maritime & Aviation in the United States?

86 public and 1 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Maritime & Aviation course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Maritime & Aviation courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Maritime & Aviation online with a university in the United States?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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