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

8 Colleges in the United States
1,647 Military Technologies & Applied Sciences Degrees Awarded
$54,197 Avg Early-Career Salary

Military Technologies & Applied Sciences programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 104 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for military technologies & applied sciences students pursuing a degree.

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

These are the top schools for a bachelor’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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Our analysis ranked Iowa State University the best school in the country for a degree in military technologies & applied sciences. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. Iowa State University awarded about 42 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Iowa State University earn around $53,900 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,495 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Iowa State University

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A rank of #2 makes Indiana University Bloomington one of the top schools for military technologies & applied sciences. Set in the city of Bloomington, Indiana University Bloomington is a very large public institution. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 19 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Indiana University Bloomington in the most recent data year. Graduates of the military technologies & applied sciences program make about $52,123 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,542. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Indiana University Bloomington

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University Of Arizona is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in military technologies & applied sciences, ranking #3. University Of Arizona is a very large public school located in the city of Tucson. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Arizona awarded about 199 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of University Of Arizona earn a median of $50,834 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,861. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for University Of Arizona

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Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Students looking for a strong military technologies & applied sciences program will find one at Norwich University, which ranked #4. Norwich University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Northfield. About 60% of students finish within six years. About 129 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Norwich University in the most recent year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Norwich University earn a median of $73,947 early in their careers. Norwich University graduates carry a median of $8,333 in student loans. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Norwich University

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in military technologies & applied sciences, ranking #5. Set in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 150 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Liberty University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Liberty University earn around $71,540 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,407. Read more about the military technologies & applied sciences program at Liberty University

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Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global placed #6 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global is a large private not-for-profit school located in the rural area of Marion. About 14 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global in the most recent year. Graduates of the military technologies & applied sciences program make about $53,752 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $32,807 to complete this degree. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Indiana Wesleyan University National And Global

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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

Indiana State University placed #7 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Located in the city of Terre Haute, Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public university. About 43% of students finish within six years. About 20 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Indiana State University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Indiana State University generally make around $53,952. Typical student debt for the program is $25,582. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Indiana State University

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Thomas Edison State College earned the #8 position for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Located in the city of Trenton, Thomas Edison State College is a large public university. Thomas Edison State College awarded about 33 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Thomas Edison State College generally make around $75,492. Typical student debt for the program is $7,500. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Thomas Edison State College

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Northern Michigan University landed the #9 spot for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Northern Michigan University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Marquette. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. About 19 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Northern Michigan University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Northern Michigan University generally make around $40,508. Northern Michigan University graduates carry a median of $22,608 in student loans. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Northern Michigan University

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Excelsior College
Albany, NY

Excelsior College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Located in the city of Albany, Excelsior College is a large private not-for-profit university. There were roughly 55 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Excelsior College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, military technologies & applied sciences degree recipients from Excelsior College generally make around $64,071. Students borrow a median of $10,528 to complete this degree. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Excelsior College

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Dakota State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Dakota State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Madison. The six-year graduation rate is 49%. There were roughly 10 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Dakota State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Dakota State University earn around $51,970 in the first couple years of their career. Dakota State University graduates carry a median of $28,724 in student loans. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Dakota State University

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Maryville University Of Saint Louis placed #12 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a large private not-for-profit university. About 66% of students finish within six years. Maryville University Of Saint Louis awarded about 61 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Maryville University Of Saint Louis earn around $61,299 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the military technologies & applied sciences program at Maryville University Of Saint Louis

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Mercyhurst College earned the #13 position for military technologies & applied sciences this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Erie. Mercyhurst College graduates 64% of students within six years. There were roughly 59 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Mercyhurst College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the military technologies & applied sciences program make about $52,211 in their early career. Mercyhurst College graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Mercyhurst College

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University Of Advancing Technology earned the #14 position for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Located in the city of Tempe, University Of Advancing Technology is a small private for-profit university. University Of Advancing Technology graduates 27% of students within six years. University Of Advancing Technology awarded about 23 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of University Of Advancing Technology earn a median of $64,915 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $31,000 to complete this degree. See the full military technologies & applied sciences program report for University Of Advancing Technology

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Citadel Military College Of South Carolina placed #15 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Located in the city of Charleston, Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a mid-sized public university. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina graduates 75% of students within six years. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina awarded about 74 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina earn around $42,362 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $26,499 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Citadel Military College Of South Carolina

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American Public University System placed #16 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. American Public University System is a very large private for-profit school located in the town of Charles Town. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. American Public University System awarded about 594 military technologies & applied sciences degrees in the most recent data year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of American Public University System earn a median of $57,404 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,438 to complete this degree. See the full military technologies & applied sciences program report for American Public University System

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Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH

Tiffin University landed the #17 spot for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Set in the town of Tiffin, Tiffin University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 40%. About 15 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Tiffin University in the most recent year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Tiffin University earn around $51,326 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,977 to complete this degree. Read more about the military technologies & applied sciences program at Tiffin University

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Fayetteville State University placed #18 among the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Fayetteville. The six-year graduation rate is 38%. There were roughly 14 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Fayetteville State University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Fayetteville State University earn around $41,449 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,869 to complete this degree. Get the full military technologies & applied sciences details for Fayetteville State University

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Coastal Carolina University came in at #19 for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Coastal Carolina University is a large public school located in the city of Conway. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 67 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Coastal Carolina University in the most recent year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Coastal Carolina University earn a median of $35,150 early in their careers. Coastal Carolina University graduates carry a median of $24,878 in student loans. Read more about the military technologies & applied sciences program at Coastal Carolina University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #20 position for military technologies & applied sciences this year. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 32 military technologies & applied sciences students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent data year. Military Technologies & Applied Sciences graduates of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn a median of $52,897 early in their careers. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach graduates carry a median of $25,625 in student loans. More information about a degree in military technologies & applied sciences from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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Alcorn State University
Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best military technologies & applied sciences schools. Set in the rural area of Alcorn State, Alcorn State University is a mid-sized public institution. Alcorn State University graduates 56% of students within six years. About 18 military technologies & applied sciences degrees were awarded at Alcorn State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their military technologies & applied sciences degree from Alcorn State University earn around $37,028 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $29,674. See the full military technologies & applied sciences program report for Alcorn State University

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

The ranking above is published 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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