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2026 Best Value Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools

8 Colleges in the United States
$24,800 Avg Student Debt
$53,927 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Bachelor's Degree Badge [Military Technologies & Applied Sciences](/majors/military-technologies-sciences/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong military technologies & applied sciences education at a price that pays off.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 104 schools to find the best return on investment for military technologies & applied sciences students.

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2026 Best Value Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in military technologies & applied sciences, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Schools

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Our analysis ranked Fayetteville State University the best value for a degree in military technologies & applied sciences in the United States. Fayetteville State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fayetteville. Students from in state pay about $4,353 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,353. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $27,869 in student loans. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Fayetteville State University earn a median of $41,449 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,869 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%.

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The strong cost-to-outcome balance at American Public University System earned it the #2 place for military technologies & applied sciences. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. Students from in state pay about $8,400 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. That is a strong return on a $23,438 median debt.

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Set in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,582 in student loans. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Indiana State University earn a median of $53,952 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,582 median debt. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants.

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Indiana University Bloomington came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,144, compared with $41,891 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for military technologies & applied sciences graduates is $20,542. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Indiana University Bloomington earn a median of $52,123 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,542 median debt. Indiana University Bloomington admits about 78% of applicants.

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Students looking for strong value in military technologies & applied sciences will find it at University Of Arizona, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,861 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Early-career military technologies & applied sciences graduates make about $50,834. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted.

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Coastal Carolina University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Students from in state pay about $11,640 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,628. Students borrow a median of $24,878 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $35,150 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 75%.

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global came in at #7 for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. Students from in state pay about $9,648 in tuition and fees. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $32,807 in student loans. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global generally make around $53,752. Set against $32,807 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Iowa State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,881. Students borrow a median of $23,495 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Iowa State University generally make around $53,900. Set against $23,495 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Iowa State University admits about 89% of applicants.

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University came in at #9 for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,785. Typical student debt for military technologies & applied sciences graduates is $29,674. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Alcorn State University earn a median of $37,028 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $29,674 median debt. Alcorn State University admits about 45% of applicants.

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Northern Michigan University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Set in the town of Marquette, Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,322, while out-of-state students pay about $19,944. Students borrow a median of $22,608 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. That is a strong return on a $22,608 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted.

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Dakota State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madison. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,654, with out-of-state students paying around $12,756. Typical student debt for military technologies & applied sciences graduates is $28,724. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Dakota State University earn a median of $51,970 early in their careers. Set against $28,724 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%.

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University Of Advancing Technology landed the #12 spot for military technologies & applied sciences value this year. University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit school located in the city of Tempe. In-state tuition and fees average $18,800. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of $64,915 early in their careers. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 98% of applicants are accepted.

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina came in at #13 for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $12,570 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,508. Students borrow a median of $26,499 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina generally make around $42,362. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 23%.

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University came in at #14 for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Set in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $34,790. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $30,977 in student loans. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Tiffin University earn a median of $51,326 early in their careers. Set against $30,977 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Norwich University came in at #15 for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Set in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Students borrow a median of $8,333 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Norwich University generally make around $73,947. Set against $8,333 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 74%.

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #16 among the best values for military technologies & applied sciences. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,166. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Maryville University Of Saint Louis generally make around $61,299. That is a strong return on a $22,250 median debt. Maryville University Of Saint Louis admits about 95% of applicants.

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Mercyhurst College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best value military technologies & applied sciences schools. Set in the city of Erie, Mercyhurst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,770 in tuition and fees. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Early-career military technologies & applied sciences graduates make about $52,211. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University landed the #18 spot for military technologies & applied sciences value this year. Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Lynchburg. Students from in state pay about $16,173 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $19,407 to complete the military technologies & applied sciences program here. Early-career military technologies & applied sciences graduates make about $71,540. That is a strong return on a $19,407 median debt. The acceptance rate is 99%.

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #19 position for value in military technologies & applied sciences this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $44,074. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $52,897 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach admits about 65% of applicants.

Other Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Degree Levels

Explore the best-value military technologies & applied sciences schools at other degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Military Technologies & Applied Sciences
Associate's Degrees in Military Technologies & Applied Sciences
Master's Degrees in Military Technologies & Applied Sciences
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 104 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 8 ranked schools only.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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