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Military Technologies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Military Technologies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Military Technologies but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Military Technologies majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Military Technologies majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Military Technologies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 86,400 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 121,000 |
| 6 | Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 0 |
| 6 | Sheriffs, Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers | 115,000 |
| 4 | Retail Salespersons | 13,300 |
| 4 | Medical and Health Services Managers | 118,000 |
| 4 | Ship and Boat Captains and Operators | 79,000 |
| 3 | Police Officers and Detectives | 89,500 |
| 3 | General and Operations Managers | 52,000 |
| 3 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 92,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 90,300 |
| 6 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 75,600 |
| 6 | Management Analysts | 472,000 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 173,000 |
| 5 | Constructions Managers | 83,100 |
| 4 | Computer Scientists and Systems Analysts/Network systems Analysts/Web Developers | 92,800 |
| 4 | Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 39,500 |
| 4 | Photographers | 39,300 |
| 4 | Driver/Sales Workers and Truck Drivers | 55,300 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 174,000 |
| 7 | Aircraft Pilots and Flight Engineers | 110,000 |
| 7 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 6 | Military, Rank Not Specified | 120,000 |
| 5 | Military Officer Special and Tactical Operations Leaders | 158,000 |
| 5 | Constructions Managers | 107,000 |
| 5 | Secondary School Teachers | 113,000 |
| 4 | Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers | 49,600 |
| 4 | Recreation and Fitness Workers | 34,700 |
| 3 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 51,600 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Military Technologies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Military Technologies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Army | 92,800 |
| 12 | Air Force | 86,400 |
| 9 | National security and international affairs | 80,400 |
| 9 | Justice, public order, and safety | 113,000 |
| 5 | Social services, n.e.c. | 47,500 |
| 5 | All construction | 55,700 |
| 4 | Navy | 46,100 |
| 4 | Water transportation | 79,000 |
| 4 | Miscellaneous retail stores | 19,300 |
| 4 | Colleges and universities | 72,100 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Military Technologies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | National security and international affairs | 101,000 |
| 10 | All construction | 83,100 |
| 8 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 6 | Air transportation | 110,000 |
| 6 | Elementary and secondary schools | 113,000 |
| 5 | Army | 124,000 |
| 4 | Management and public relations services | 472,000 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 158,000 |
| 3 | Air Force | 192,000 |
| 3 | Miscellaneous personal services | 39,300 |
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