Maritime Studies degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best maritime studies schools.
Where you study maritime studies matters for your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Maritime Studies rankings. For our Best Overall Maritime Studies School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
We offer several rankings, including this Best Maritime Studies Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Maritime Studies in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the maritime studies degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Oregon State University the best school in the country for a degree in maritime studies. Located in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public university. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 14 maritime studies students who graduated with this degree at Oregon State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the maritime studies program make about $51,326 in their early career. Oregon State University graduates carry a median of $24,041 in student loans.
Get the full maritime studies details for Oregon State University
A rank of #2 makes The University Of West Florida one of the top schools for maritime studies. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. The University Of West Florida graduates 59% of students within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 15 maritime studies degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, maritime studies degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $47,141. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677.
See the full maritime studies program report for The University Of West Florida
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
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).
