Military Systems Technology Major Guide: Overview and RoEDU™ Opportunities 2025

The Military Systems Technology major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.

Within Military, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.

Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.

As part of Military, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.

Salary Outlook

Entry-level salary
$66,037

Typical starting pay soon after graduation.

Mid-career salary (10y)
$104,410

Estimated after a decade of experience.

Experienced salary (20y)
$140,318

Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.

Weighted median over last 5 years
CAGR 3.2%

CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.

Estimated lifetime earnings

40 years, present value
$2,641,480

Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections

OccupationMedian WageTotal JobsGrowth RateEducation
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
SOC: 17-3021
Occupation: Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians
$79,830
9,060
N/A
N/A
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
SOC: 17-3029
Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
$77,390
64,410
N/A
N/A

Historical Career Trends (2020-2024)

Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

16.4%
5-Year Growth
YearMedian WageEmployment
2024$79,8309,060
2023$77,83010,640
2022$74,4109,750
2021$73,58010,900
2020$68,57011,900

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

24.9%
5-Year Growth
YearMedian WageEmployment
2024$77,39064,410
2023$73,50066,200
2022$65,52070,250
2021$61,95073,600

Colleges offering Military Systems Technology

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$42k

Earnings

$80k

American Public University System

RoEdu™

999

Net Price

$11k

Earnings

$61k

Metropolitan State University of Denver

RoEdu™

863

Net Price

$14k

Earnings

$50k

Liberty University

RoEdu™

648

Net Price

$30k

Earnings

$47k