I'm currently in my junior year and strongly considering joining the military after obtaining my college degree. I've been wondering whether there are specific military ranks generally given to college grads? Does anyone know about this?
Sure, the military does generally grant commission officership to those with four-year degrees, which means your starting rank would differ from those enlisted straight out of high school.
In the U.S. military, those who have earned a bachelor’s degree - or higher - and have gone through officer training schools are often commissioned as officers. Typically, officers start with a rank of Second Lieutenant in the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps or Ensign in the Navy and Coast Guard. On the enlisted side, the starting ranks with a degree might vary, but often enlistees with college degrees start at an advanced rank such as E-3 or E-4, instead of the lowest rank E-1.
Bear in mind that further specifics may depend on your degree field, the specifics of your training, and the branch of the military itself. It's always a good idea to reach out to recruiters in those areas that interest you, as they can provide the most accurate information relevant to you.
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