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90 Best Maritime & Aviation Universities in the United States

Ohio State University - Columbus leads the 90 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 132 matching courses between them.

90 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)
1926Founded
—Students
—International
Admissions open
#355 in United States · by research impact
961,018 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
456,494 citations · h-index 227
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22Ranked
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)
1839Founded
3,500Students
—International
Admissions open
#832 in United States · by research impact
74,904 citations · h-index 116
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Maritime & Aviation at other levels

Bachelor's Maritime & Aviation Diploma Maritime & Aviation Professional Maritime & Aviation

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Public Maritime & Aviation universities

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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 (30,213,035 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

89 are public and 1 private (99% public). By location, Oklahoma (1) and Puerto Rico (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is Marshall University, founded in 1837. Portland Community College is the largest, with 50,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 47 bachelor's, 26 diploma, 8 professional and 2 foundation. Within the subject, the largest areas are Maritime & Aviation (128) and Aviation Management (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 97% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (99% 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?

89 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 — 99% 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?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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