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Data derived specifically from PUMS raw data for Military Technologies.

Entry Level Salary
$79,316
Median Salary
$109,328
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
Avg: 2.2%
Underemployment Rate
54.1%
Working non-college jobs

Earnings Trajectory

Lifetime: $4,373,120
Entry (Early)
$79,316
Median (Prime)
$109,328
High (Prime)
$90,585

ROI Sensitivity Analysis
Assuming 4 Years to Graduation

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
+240k
+482k
+331k
$25k / yr
+150k
+392k
+241k
$50k / yr
+60k
+302k
+151k

Break-even Age

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
27
25
26
$25k / yr
34
28
31
$50k / yr
46
32
37

Return on Investment %

Entry Level
Median
High
$0 Cost
∞
∞
∞
$25k / yr
138%
361%
222%
$50k / yr
28%
139%
70%
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).

These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →

Education Impact

Advanced Degree Rate40%
Analysis: Most graduates enter the workforce directly with a Bachelor's degree.

Top Professions

Aircraft pilots and flight engineers

10.3% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$85,747
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$85,747|$210,020
openings
16,400 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.3%

Management occupations

8.1% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$114,472
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$176,110|$126,520
openings
1,081,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.2%

Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members

4.7% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$65,517
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$100,795|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders

4.1% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$79,316
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$92,644|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Military, Rank Not Specified

3.3% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$145,000
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$75,029|N/A
openings
N/A /yr
Growth (10yr): N/A

Top executives

2.8% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$405,473
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$623,804|$108,510
openings
305,100 /yr
Growth (10yr): +4.9%

Heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics

2.2% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$52,949
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$81,460|$63,850
openings
20,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): +7.1%

Biological scientists

1.9% of graduates map to this role
Growing
Entry Salary
$90,368
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$139,028|$99,760
openings
10,000 /yr
Growth (10yr): +6.7%

Production occupations

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$49,796
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$49,796|$46,990
openings
867,700 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

Elementary and middle school teachers

1.8% of graduates map to this role
Stable
Entry Salary
$9,750
Median Salary (PUMS | BLS)
$15,000|$64,170
openings
127,300 /yr
Growth (10yr): -0.4%

About this Data:

  • Entry: Median salary for graduates aged 22 to 27 (American Community Survey).
  • Median (PUMS | BLS): Comparison of this major's graduates vs. the national market average for the role.
  • Growth & Openings: 10-year national projections (2025–2035).

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 TitleCredential Level# CollegesMedian Earnings Range
intelligence, command control and information operations.Undergrad Certificate1Data N/A
intelligence, command control and information operations.Associate's Degree6$75,493 - $75,493
intelligence, command control and information operations.Bachelor's Degree14$56,863 - $86,597
intelligence, command control and information operations.Master's Degree11$86,554 - $113,928
intelligence, command control and information operations.Graduate Certificate5$106,577 - $106,577
military applied sciences.Associate's Degree1$79,860 - $79,860
military applied sciences.Bachelor's Degree1Data N/A
military applied sciences.Master's Degree1$130,197 - $130,197
military science and operational studies.Bachelor's Degree1$103,706 - $103,706
military systems and maintenance technology.Associate's Degree2$53,697 - $53,697
military systems and maintenance technology.Bachelor's Degree2$72,903 - $72,903
military technologies and applied sciences, other.Associate's Degree1$83,807 - $83,807