2026 Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Schools
Looking for the best-value Military Technologies Sciences programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 104 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Military Technologies Sciences Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Cochise College tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences programs schools in the United States. Located in Sierra Vista, AZ, Cochise College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,280, with out-of-state students paying around $6,120. The median Military Technologies Sciences program debt is $17,057. Cochise College alumni report median earnings of $38,033 a decade after entry. Set against $17,057 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Cochise College
Liberty University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Military Technologies Sciences ranking in the United States. Based in Lynchburg, VA, Liberty University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,173. Students borrow a median of $19,407 to complete their Military Technologies Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $44,813 ten years out. Set against $19,407 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 99%. Read more about Liberty University
A rank of #3 makes Webster University one of the best values in the United States. Webster University is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. In-state tuition and fees run about $31,750. Typical Military Technologies Sciences student debt is $25,939. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,876 ten years after entry. Set against $25,939 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Webster University admits about 86% of applicants. Get the full Webster University report
You'll get strong value at Norwich University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $49,740. Norwich University Military Technologies Sciences students take on a median of $8,333 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $65,575 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. See the full Norwich University profile
Maryville University Of Saint Louis came in at #5 on this year's best-value Military Technologies Sciences ranking in the United States. Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Louis, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,166. Graduates carry a median of $22,250 in student loans. Maryville University Of Saint Louis alumni report median earnings of $62,105 a decade after entry. Set against $22,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%. Get the full Maryville University Of Saint Louis report
Mercyhurst College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Based in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $45,770. Students borrow a median of $25,625 to complete their Military Technologies Sciences program here. Median earnings reach $47,452 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%. Read the full report on Mercyhurst College
Barton County Community College placed #7 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Barton County Community College report
American Public University System landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on American Public University System
Thomas Edison State College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Thomas Edison State College
Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology
Wichita State University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. More on Wichita State University
College Of Western Idaho came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on College Of Western Idaho
United States Air Force Academy offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Get the full United States Air Force Academy report
Morehead State University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Morehead State University
Tiffin University offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on Tiffin University
United States Naval Academy landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full United States Naval Academy profile
Pioneer Technology Center ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Get the full Pioneer Technology Center report
Great Plains Technology Center landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Great Plains Technology Center
Wayland Baptist University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read the full report on Wayland Baptist University
University Of Arizona offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full University Of Arizona report
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. See the full Citadel Military College Of South Carolina profile
Mckendree University placed #22 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. More on Mckendree University
Mcmurry University came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mcmurry University
University Of Dayton landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Dayton profile
Alcorn State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Alcorn State University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Military Technologies Sciences Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Community College Of Rhode Island came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Community College Of Rhode Island
Excelsior College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Get the full Excelsior College report
Elmhurst College
Elmhurst College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. See the full Elmhurst College profile
Lynn University
Lynn University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Lynn University
Georgetown University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Read the full report on Georgetown University
Rogue Community College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read more about Rogue Community College
Valley Forge Military College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read the full report on Valley Forge Military College
University Of Maryland College Park landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Capitol College
Capitol College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. More on Capitol College
University Of Idaho came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Idaho
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report
New York University landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on New York University
Saint Louis University Main Campus ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read the full report on Saint Louis University Main Campus
Point Park University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Point Park University
Ashford University landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Ashford University report
Hampton University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Hampton University profile
Gannon University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about Gannon University
Lynchburg College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. See the full Lynchburg College profile
National American University Rapid City came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about National American University Rapid City
Kansas State University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Kansas State University
Newman University offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. More on Newman University
Valparaiso University ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. More on Valparaiso University
United States Military Academy ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. More on United States Military Academy
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology
Lake Superior State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. See the full Lake Superior State University profile
Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 104 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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