2027 Best Value Maritime Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Maritime Studies](/majors/multi-interdisciplinary-studies/maritime-studies/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for maritime studies students.
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2027 Best Value Maritime Studies Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the maritime studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Maritime Studies Schools
Leading the list is The University Of West Florida, our #1 best value for maritime studies in the United States. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $5,776 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,658. Maritime Studies graduates carry a median of $19,677 in student loans. Maritime Studies graduates of The University Of West Florida earn a median of $47,141 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,677 median debt. The University Of West Florida admits about 58% of applicants.
Oregon State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in maritime studies, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Students borrow a median of $24,041 to complete the maritime studies program here. Early-career maritime studies graduates make about $51,326. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 77% of applicants are accepted.
Other Maritime Studies Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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