2026 Best Maritime Studies Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Maritime Studies master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 7 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Leading the list is University Of Maine, our #1 Maritime Studies school in the United States. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. University Of Maine posts a six-year graduation rate of 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,984 in student loans. More on University Of Maine
The strong Maritime Studies programs at University Of New England earned it the #2 place in the United States. More on University Of New England
Out of the 7 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, East Carolina University landed the #3 spot. Get the full East Carolina University report
The strong Maritime Studies programs at The University Of West Florida earned it the #4 place in the United States. See the full The University Of West Florida profile
Out of the 7 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Suny Maritime College landed the #5 spot. Read more about Suny Maritime College
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #6 in this year's ranking. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Oregon State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on Oregon State University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs 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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