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Best Military Science Colleges in California

3 accredited institutions in California offering military science programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

3
Colleges
468
Graduates/yr
1
Public
Master's
Top Degree

Ranked: Military Science Programs in California

1
PublicMaster's
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey
318
Graduates/yr
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2
Private NonprofitMaster's
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
Monterey
138
Graduates/yr
$46,556
Tuition
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3
Private For-ProfitAssociate's
Ashford University
San Diego
12
Graduates/yr
$12,240
Tuition
8%
Grad Rate
$23,227
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Military Science in California

California has 3 accredited colleges offering military science programs, producing 468 graduates annually. Of these, 1 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for California residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.