2026 Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Military Technologies Sciences master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 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.
To help you make your decision, Grad Degree evaluated schools to build 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Liberty University, our #1 best-value Military Technologies Sciences school 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. The median Military Technologies Sciences program debt is $19,407. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,813. Set against $19,407 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 99% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Liberty University
Webster University came in at #2 on this year's best-value Military Technologies Sciences ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Louis, MO. In-state tuition and fees average $31,750. Webster University Military Technologies Sciences students take on a median of $25,939 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,876 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. More on Webster University
A rank of #3 makes Norwich University one of the best values in the United States. Norwich University is a private not-for-profit school based in Northfield, VT. In-state tuition and fees run about $49,740. Graduates carry a median of $8,333 in student loans. Norwich University alumni report median earnings of $65,575 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. More on Norwich University
Out of the 104 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Mercyhurst College landed the #4 spot. Based in Erie, PA, Mercyhurst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $45,770 in tuition and fees. Mercyhurst College Military Technologies Sciences students take on a median of $25,625 in debt. Mercyhurst College alumni report median earnings of $47,452 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,625 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%. Read more about Mercyhurst College
A rank of #5 makes Maryville University Of Saint Louis one of the best values in the United States. Based in Saint Louis, MO, Maryville University Of Saint Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,166. Typical Military Technologies Sciences student debt is $22,250. Median earnings reach $62,105 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 95% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Maryville University Of Saint Louis
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete their Military Technologies Sciences program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $43,137 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology
Great Plains Technology Center landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Great Plains Technology Center report
Fayetteville State University landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Fayetteville State University
Virginia Union University placed #9 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Virginia Union University
Copiah Lincoln Community College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Copiah Lincoln Community College profile
Indiana University Southeast offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Get the full Indiana University Southeast report
Patrick Henry College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Patrick Henry College profile
Catholic University Of America came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Catholic University Of America profile
Valparaiso University landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Valparaiso University
Missouri State University Springfield placed #15 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus report
Community College Of Rhode Island offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read the full report on Community College Of Rhode Island
Central Arizona College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Central Arizona College report
American Public University System offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Get the full American Public University System report
Temple University offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Read the full report on Temple University
Claflin University placed #21 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. See the full Claflin University profile
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. More on Eastern Kentucky University
Valley Forge Military College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Valley Forge Military College profile
Rogue Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. More on Rogue Community College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Military Technologies Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Tiffin University placed #26 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Tiffin University report
United States Air Force Academy ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read more about United States Air Force Academy
University Of Idaho ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. More on University Of Idaho
Letourneau University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Letourneau University
College Of Western Idaho landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full College Of Western Idaho report
Lynchburg College offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on Lynchburg College
United States Naval Academy ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read more about United States Naval Academy
Utah Valley University placed #33 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Utah Valley University report
Ohio Dominican University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Ohio Dominican University
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina placed #35 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Get the full Citadel Military College Of South Carolina report
University Of New Hampshire At Manchester offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. More on University Of New Hampshire At Manchester
Monterey Institute Of International Studies landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Monterey Institute Of International Studies report
Northern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Purdue University Main Campus came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Purdue University Main Campus
Mckendree University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mckendree University
Harvard University offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Harvard University
University Of Southern California offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about University Of Southern California
Cedarville University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools. Read more about Cedarville University
Indiana State University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Indiana State University
Newman University came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Newman University profile
Wayland Baptist University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. See the full Wayland Baptist University profile
Wright State University Main Campus landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Wright State University Main Campus
Barton County Community College came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. See the full Barton County Community College profile
Lynn University
Lynn University came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Lynn University
Indiana University Bloomington placed #50 among the best-value Military Technologies Sciences schools in the United States. Read the full report on Indiana University Bloomington
Related Military Technologies Sciences Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Military Technologies Sciences Schools (All Levels)
- 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 Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Grad Degree (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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