Do graduates have a chance to obtain an advanced degree?
A few graduates will receive scholarships to attend civilian graduate schools immediately after graduation. Graduates in the top 15 percent of their class on overall performance average are typically prime candidates for post-graduate programs considering they meet two important criteria: they must perform well as officers and the Air Force must need people from the degree program they wish to pursue. These graduates are generally eligible for attendance after two years on active duty. Other graduates may also have opportunities for graduate education through the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) program. Most degree-granting programs are conducted in conjunction with civilian universities. In addition, many Academy graduates attend one or more of the armed forces professional military schools during their careers.
A few graduates will receive scholarships to attend civilian graduate schools immediately after graduation. Graduates in the top 15 percent of their class on overall performance average will normally be assured of future graduate education for a Master’s degree if they meet two important criteria: they must perform well as officers and the Air Force must need people from the degree program they wish to pursue. These graduates will be eligible for attendance after three years on active duty. Other graduates may also have opportunities for graduate education through the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) program. Most degree-granting programs are conducted in conjunction with civilian universities. In addition, many Academy graduates attend one or more of the armed forces professional military schools during their careers.
