2026 Best Military Applied Sciences Schools
Looking for the best Military Applied Sciences programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 16 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 16 Military Applied Sciences Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Florida Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best Military Applied Sciences programs schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates 62% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete their Military Applied Sciences program here. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology
You'll be in good company at Wayland Baptist University, which ranked #2 this year. Read the full report on Wayland Baptist University
Out of the 16 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Ashford University landed the #3 spot. Read more about Ashford University
You'll be in good company at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, which ranked #4 this year. Read the full report on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
United States Air Force Academy came in at #5 on this year's Military Applied Sciences ranking in the United States. More on United States Air Force Academy
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach did well this year, earning the #7 position. More on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Capitol College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Get the full Capitol College report
Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Military Applied Sciences schools. Read more about Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management
University Of Southern Mississippi did well this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full University Of Southern Mississippi report
Western Oklahoma State College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Read more about Western Oklahoma State College
United States Military Academy placed #12 among Military Applied Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on United States Military Academy
Northern Oklahoma College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Military Applied Sciences schools. Get the full Northern Oklahoma College report
The University Of Montana Western placed #14 among Military Applied Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about The University Of Montana Western
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Kansas State University report
Naval Postgraduate School came in at #16 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Naval Postgraduate School
Best Military Applied Sciences Schools by Degree Level
Explore rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Military Applied Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Military Applied Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 16 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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