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33 Best Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation Universities in the United States

Of the 33 Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation universities in the United States, Ohio State University - Columbus ranks highest at #190 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Hawaii at Hilo (QS World #488) and Baylor University (#255 in United States) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 46 matching courses between them.

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LeTourneau University

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#1,516 in United States · by research impact
7,053 citations · h-index 38

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. Ohio State University - Columbus has the largest research record in this group, with 30,196,365 citations and an h-index of 1,283.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 33 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Oklahoma (1) account for the most of those we can place. Southeastern Oklahoma State University is the largest, with 3,018 students.

What the courses look like

Within the subject, the largest areas are Maritime & Aviation (42) and Aviation Management (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 93% are full-time and 3 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). LeTourneau University offers the widest choice, with 6 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation?

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.

How many public universities offer Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation in the United States?

33 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation course take in the United States?

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

When do Public Bachelor's 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 Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation online with a university in the United States?

3 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation courses in the United States?

LeTourneau University, with 6, ahead of Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (4).

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