General
Military Technologies
Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Military Technologies.
Entry Level Salary
$77,053
Median Salary
$104,125
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
53.1%
Working non-college jobs
Earnings Trajectory
Lifetime: $4,165,000
Entry (Early)
$77,053
Median (Prime)
$104,125
High (Prime)
$101,625
ROI Sensitivity Analysis
This analysis tests three "What-If" scenarios. While most students start at the Entry Level, calculating ROI using Median and High salaries helps illustrate the potential long-term payoff for top performers relative to the degree cost.
Lifetime Value Added (NPV)
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
+219k
+438k
+418k
$25k / yr
+129k
+348k
+328k
$50k / yr
+39k
+258k
+238k
Break-even Age
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
28
25
25
$25k / yr
35
28
29
$50k / yr
50
33
34
Return on Investment %
Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
119%
321%
302%
$50k / yr
18%
119%
110%
Sensitivity Analysis Methodology: These grids assume you begin your career earning the salary specified in the column header (Entry Level = conservative baseline, Median/High = potential upside).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.
Education Impact
Advanced Degree Rate37.3%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.
Top Professions
Aircraft pilots and flight engineers
9.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$83,300
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$98,038|$198,100
openings
18,200 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.3%
Management occupations
7.6% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$111,204
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$171,083|$122,090
openings
1,147,900 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.1%
Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders
6.5% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$77,053
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$89,669|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Top executives
2.7% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$393,900
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$606,000|$104,990
openings
333,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.4%
Security guards and gambling surveillance officers
2.4% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$30,863
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$47,481|$38,390
openings
162,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +0.4%
Military, Rank Not Specified
2.2% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$84,952
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$72,888|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$51,438
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$79,135|$62,740
openings
21,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.4%
Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members
2.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$63,647
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$97,919|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A
Biological scientists
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$87,789
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$135,060|$93,340
openings
10,800 /yr
Growth (10yr): +2.9%
Management analysts
2.0% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$60,913
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$93,713|$101,190
openings
98,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +8.8%
About this Data:
- Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 27 and under (PUMS).
- Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
- Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2024–2034).
Program Variants & Earnings Ranges
Summary of specific program titles and credential levels mapped to this major, showing the range of earnings across different colleges.
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
| Program Title | Credential Level | # Colleges | Median Earnings Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| intelligence, command control and information operations. | Associate's Degree | 7 | $75,493 - $75,493 |
| intelligence, command control and information operations. | Bachelor's Degree | 16 | $56,863 - $86,597 |
| intelligence, command control and information operations. | Master's Degree | 13 | $86,554 - $113,928 |
| intelligence, command control and information operations. | Graduate Certificate | 5 | $106,577 - $106,577 |
| military applied sciences. | Associate's Degree | 2 | $79,860 - $79,860 |
| military applied sciences. | Bachelor's Degree | 1 | Data N/A |
| military applied sciences. | Master's Degree | 1 | $130,197 - $130,197 |
| military science and operational studies. | Bachelor's Degree | 2 | $103,706 - $103,706 |
| military systems and maintenance technology. | Associate's Degree | 2 | $53,697 - $53,697 |
| military systems and maintenance technology. | Bachelor's Degree | 2 | $72,903 - $72,903 |
| military technologies and applied sciences, other. | Associate's Degree | 2 | $83,807 - $83,807 |