Best colleges for Military Technologies and Applied Sciences
Any instructional program in military technologies and applied sciences not listed above.
6 U.S. institutions graduated 286 Military Technologies and Applied Sciences students in 2024–25 (IPEDS). It is CIP 29.9999, a specialization of Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (CIP 29.99).
About Military Technologies and Applied Sciences programs
Any instructional program in military technologies and applied sciences not listed above.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020).
The Military Technologies and Applied Sciences program is designed for individuals interested in the technical and scientific aspects of military applications. This program encompasses a range of instructional content that is not specifically categorized under other military technology programs, providing a broad understanding of military technologies and their practical applications.
Students in this program will gain knowledge in various military technologies and applied sciences, focusing on the principles and practices that support military operations. Coursework may cover topics related to technology integration, systems engineering, and applied research in military contexts.
Credentials awarded
What Military Technologies and Applied Sciences graduates earned in 2024–25, by award level (IPEDS completions).
- Master's degree127 graduates / yr · 2 institutions44%
- Bachelor's degree121 graduates / yr · 3 institutions42%
- Associate's degree38 graduates / yr · 3 institutions13%
Graduates over time
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences completions reported to IPEDS each year, all award levels combined.
| Year | Graduates |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 634 |
| 2013 | 611 |
| 2014 | 575 |
| 2015 | 627 |
| 2016 | 656 |
| 2017 | 583 |
| 2018 | 751 |
| 2019 | 766 |
| 2020 | 720 |
| 2021 | 142 |
| 2022 | 145 |
| 2023 | 148 |
| 2024 | 144 |
| 2025 | 286 |
Top 6 institutions for Military Technologies and Applied Sciences, ranked by graduates
Graduates (IPEDS completions), 2024–25. Award levels show which credentials each institution confers in this specialization.
| # | Institution | Graduates / yr | Grad rate | Net price | Field starting salary* (1 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naval Postgraduate School Monterey, CAPublicMaster's | 120 | — | — | — |
| 2 | American Public University System Charles Town, WVPrivate for-profitBachelor'sAssociate's | 63 | 57% | $10,199 | — |
| 3 | United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, COPublicBachelor's | 56 | 88% | — | — |
| 4 | Thomas Edison State University Trenton, NJPublicAssociate's | 28 | — | — | $75,492 |
| 5 | Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MSPublicBachelor'sMaster's | 18 | 57% | — | — |
| 6 | Central Baptist College Conway, ARPrivate not-for-profitAssociate's | 1 | 34% | $16,728 | — |
* Field starting salary (1 yr): median earnings 1 year after graduation for the broader Military Technologies and Applied Sciences field (CIP 29.99) at these institutions; College Scorecard does not publish earnings at the 6-digit level.
Offered in 6 states
Where Military Technologies and Applied Sciences graduates come from. Each state links to all Military Technologies and Applied Sciences programs offered there.
| State | Institutions | Graduates / yr | Top institution by graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | 120 | Naval Postgraduate School120 / yr |
| West Virginia | 1 | 63 | American Public University System63 / yr |
| Colorado | 1 | 56 | United States Air Force Academy56 / yr |
| New Jersey | 1 | 28 | Thomas Edison State University28 / yr |
| Mississippi | 1 | 18 | Alcorn State University18 / yr |
| Arkansas | 1 | 1 | Central Baptist College1 / yr |
Common questions
What degrees can I earn in this program?+
You can earn a Master's degree, Bachelor's degree, or Associate's degree in Military Technologies and Applied Sciences.
How many colleges offer this program?+
There are six colleges in the U.S. offering this program.
What is the average number of graduates per year?+
Approximately 286 students graduate from this program each year.
What specific skills will I learn?+
You will learn about military technologies, systems engineering, and applied research relevant to military operations.
What is the CIP code for Military Technologies and Applied Sciences?+
Military Technologies and Applied Sciences is CIP 29.9999 in the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), a 6-digit specialization within Military Technologies and Applied Sciences (CIP 29.99). NCES defines it as: Any instructional program in military technologies and applied sciences not listed above.
How many institutions offer Military Technologies and Applied Sciences programs?+
6 U.S. institutions reported Military Technologies and Applied Sciences graduates in IPEDS 2024–25, across 6 states, awarding 286 credentials in the year. That is 100.0% of all Military Technologies and Applied Sciences graduates.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
Program definitions are from the NCES Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020). Skills, knowledge, abilities, work activities, tools, and job zones are from the O*NET database by the U.S. Department of Labor, used under the CC BY 4.0 license. This specialization accounts for nearly all Military Technologies and Applied Sciences graduates, so its figures match the Military Technologies and Applied Sciences program page.
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