2026 Best Military Applied Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Military Applied Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 16 schools 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 arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor evaluated 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Our analysis found Florida Institute Of Technology to be the best Military Applied Sciences school in the United States. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach came in at #2 on this year's Military Applied Sciences ranking in the United States. More on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach
Capitol College came in at #3 on this year's Military Applied Sciences ranking in the United States. Get the full Capitol College report
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide came in at #4 on this year's Military Applied Sciences ranking in the United States. More on Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Wayland Baptist University came in at #5 on this year's Military Applied Sciences ranking in the United States. Read more about Wayland Baptist University
Northern Oklahoma College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Get the full Northern Oklahoma College report
United States Military Academy did well this year, earning the #7 position. Get the full United States Military Academy report
The University Of Montana Western landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. See the full The University Of Montana Western profile
Western Oklahoma State College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Military Applied Sciences schools. Read the full report on Western Oklahoma State College
Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Military Applied Sciences schools. More on Blue Ridge Community College Weyers Cave
Naval Postgraduate School placed #11 among Military Applied Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Naval Postgraduate School
Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Get the full Air Force Institute Of Technology Graduate School Of Engineering And Management report
United States Air Force Academy came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about United States Air Force Academy
University Of Southern Mississippi landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Southern Mississippi
Kansas State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Kansas State University profile
Ashford University placed #16 among Military Applied Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Ashford University report
Related Military Applied Sciences Rankings
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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