Navy vs Coast Guard ASVAB Requirements
Compare Navy and Coast Guard ASVAB requirements. Both use the same scoring system — see which jobs you qualify for.
U.S. Navy
Total Jobs
54
Categories
12
In-Demand
10
Scoring
Raw sum scores
Job Categories
Sample Jobs
U.S. Coast Guard
Total Jobs
22
Categories
12
In-Demand
5
Scoring
Raw sum scores
Job Categories
Sample Jobs
Key Differences
Scoring System
The U.S. Navy uses raw-sum line scores, while the U.S. Coast Guard uses raw-sum line scores. This means the same ASVAB subtest scores may qualify you for different jobs in each branch.
Job Variety
The U.S. Navy has 54 jobs across 12 categories, while the U.S. Coast Guard has 22 jobs across 12 categories.
Which Branch Should You Choose?
Your ASVAB scores may qualify you for more jobs in one branch than another. Use our free calculators to check your line scores for both the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the U.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard ASVAB harder?
The ASVAB test itself is the same for all branches. The difference is in how each branch calculates composite/line scores and what minimum scores each job requires. Some branches have higher minimums for similar roles.
Can my U.S. Navy ASVAB scores transfer to the U.S. Coast Guard?
Yes — your ASVAB subtest scores are universal. However, each branch calculates different composite scores from those subtests, so your qualification results will differ between branches.
Find Your Best Military Job
Practice on ASVABace and check which jobs you qualify for across all branches.