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Navy Officer Programs

Get Paid to Finish Your Degree

Earn a full salary, signing bonus, and comprehensive benefits while you're still in college — no ROTC, no uniforms, no drills.

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$5,624+/mo

while you finish your degree

What is NUPOC?

A Salary While You're Still in School

The Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) program pays you a full military salary — base pay, housing allowance, and food allowance — while you complete your bachelor's degree. After graduation, you commission as a Navy officer.

There are five career paths: Submarine Officer, Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer, Naval Reactors Engineer, and two Instructor tracks — one at a training unit, one at a classroom school. Each starts with the same pay and benefits — the difference is what you'll do after commissioning.

This is NOT ROTC. No uniforms, no drills, no military classes while you're in school. You're a regular student who gets a military paycheck.

Why NUPOC?

What You Get

$5,624+/mo

Monthly Salary

Base pay, housing allowance, and food allowance — deposited every month while you finish school.

$30,000

Signing Bonus

Most NUPOC tracks include a $30,000 signing bonus paid upon acceptance into the program.

30 days

Paid Vacation

Earn 30 days of paid leave per year from day one. That's six weeks off.

Full Medical & Dental

Comprehensive health coverage with no premiums, no deductibles, no copays while in the program.

Leadership Experience

Commission as a Navy officer and lead teams from day one. World-class training in nuclear engineering.

Eligibility

Do You Qualify?

Here are the broad requirements. Some tracks have higher standards — fill out the form and we'll give you a personalized assessment.

  • U.S. citizen
  • Pursuing (or completed) a bachelor's degree at a regionally accredited college or university
  • "C" or better in all technical/math/science courses (some tracks require "B" or better)
  • Within 3.5 years of graduation (varies by program track)
  • Age 19–29 at commissioning (waivers available)
  • One year of calculus and one year of calculus-based physics

Requirements vary by program track. NR Engineer and Instructor roles require a technical degree with a "B" average in math/science.

Not sure if you qualify? Fill out our quick form and we'll let you know.

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Engineering or Architecture Major?

The Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Collegiate Program offers the same monthly pay and benefits for students pursuing ABET-accredited engineering or NAAB-accredited architecture degrees. Build bases, lead Seabees, and start your career with hands-on project management.

Learn More About CEC

Next Steps

How It Works

1

Fill Out the Form

Takes about 2 minutes. Tell us about your major, graduation date, and interests.

2

We Review & Reach Out

A recruiter reviews your info and contacts you to answer questions and discuss options.

3

Learn & Decide

Get the full picture and decide if NUPOC is right for you. No pressure, no obligation.

Ready to get started?

Fill out a quick form and we'll review your information. Takes about 2 minutes — no commitment required.

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