Military Science & Leadership
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Sample Job Titles
Real job postings for Military Science & Leadership graduates include:
- Counter Intelligence Agent
- Weapons
- Staff Submarine Warfare Officer
- Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Officer
- Electronic Intelligence Officer
- Space And Missile Operations, Space Surveillance
- Aviation Ordnance Officer
- Weapons and Tactics Instructor-Air Control
- Intelligence, Mapping, Charting, and Geodesy
- Military Source Operations Officer (MSOO)
- Air Intelligence Officer
- Space And Missile Operations, Space Warning
- Traffic Analysis Technician
- Psychological Operations Officer
- Staff Air Defense Officer
How Much Do Military Science & Leadership Graduates Earn?
The U.S. Department of Education tracks median earnings of Military Science & Leadership graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $75,911 |
| 4 years | $100,341 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.
Is a Degree in Military Science & Leadership Worth It?
On the earnings side, the federal earnings tracker, Military Science & Leadership graduates earn a median of $100,341 four years after completion — roughly 164% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).
ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.
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References
The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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