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86 Best Public Maritime & Aviation Universities in the United States

Ohio State University - Columbus tops our list of 86 Public 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). Across the whole list there are 128 courses to choose from.

86 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
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
21Ranked
BU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania logo
#832 in United States United States
#832 in United States · by research impact
74,844 citations · h-index 116

Maritime & Aviation at other levels

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. 6 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

The split is 86 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.

Inside the course list

By level: 46 bachelor's, 24 diploma, 8 professional and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Maritime & Aviation (124) 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.

Frequently asked questions

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

86 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

3 of these courses are listed as online.

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

LeTourneau University, with 6, ahead of Texas State Technical College-Waco (4).

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