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2026 Best Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
1,668 Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Degrees Awarded
$57,011 Avg Early-Career Salary

Military Technologies & Applied Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 104 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best military technologies & applied sciences schools.

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Best Schools for Military Technologies & Applied Sciences in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in military technologies & applied sciences, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Military Technologies & Applied Sciences

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Cochise College
Sierra Vista, AZ

Our analysis ranked Cochise College the best school in the country for a degree in military technologies & applied sciences. Set in the city of Sierra Vista, Cochise College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 865 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Cochise College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Cochise College earn around $47,565 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,057 to complete this degree. Read more about the military technologies & applied sciences program at Cochise College

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A rank of #2 makes Thomas Edison State College one of the top schools for military technologies & applied sciences. Set in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a large public institution. There were roughly 35 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Thomas Edison State College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the military technologies & applied sciences program make about $75,492 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $7,500 to complete this degree. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Thomas Edison State College

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University Of Advancing Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in military technologies & applied sciences, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 27%. There were roughly 17 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at University Of Advancing Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from University Of Advancing Technology generally make around $64,915. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from University Of Advancing Technology

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A rank of #4 makes American Public University System one of the top schools for military technologies & applied sciences. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. American Public University System graduates 47% of students within six years. There were roughly 734 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at American Public University System in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from American Public University System generally make around $57,404. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from American Public University System

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Students looking for a strong military technologies & applied sciences program will find one at Community College Of Rhode Island, which ranked #5. This large public university is located in the city of Warwick. There were roughly 17 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Community College Of Rhode Island in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Community College Of Rhode Island earn around $39,680 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,940. See the full military technologies & applied sciences program report for Community College Of Rhode Island

Other Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Military Technologies & Applied Sciences rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Military Technologies & Applied Sciences
Bachelor'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 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 · 104 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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