2026 Best Maritime Studies Schools
Looking for the best Maritime Studies programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 7 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 7 Maritime Studies Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, compared with $40,124 for out-of-state students. The median Maritime Studies program debt is $23,478. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
You'll be in good company at University Of Maine, which ranked #2 this year. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Students borrow a median of $25,984 to complete their Maritime Studies program here. See the full University Of Maine profile
Suny Maritime College came in at #3 on this year's Maritime Studies ranking in the United States. Read the full report on Suny Maritime College
A rank of #4 makes Oregon State University one of the top choices in the United States. Read more about Oregon State University
A rank of #5 makes East Carolina University one of the top choices in the United States. See the full East Carolina University profile
University Of New England placed #6 among Maritime Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of New England
The University Of West Florida placed #7 among Maritime Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on The University Of West Florida
Best Maritime Studies Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Maritime Studies Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Maritime Studies Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 7 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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