by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international public health/international health, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 25 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing international public health/international health, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is San Diego State University, our #1 international public health/international health college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about international public health/international health at San Diego State University
A rank of #2 makes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus one of the top international public health/international health colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full international public health/international health report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong international public health/international health program will find one at University of Washington-Seattle Campus, which ranked #3. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the international public health/international health program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing international public health/international health, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about international public health/international health at Ohio University-Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes George Washington University one of the top international public health/international health colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international public health/international health program at George Washington University
Michigan State University came in at #6 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international public health/international health report for Michigan State University
Cornell University placed #7 among the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international public health/international health at Cornell University
University of California-San Diego ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international public health/international health at University of California-San Diego
University of Miami came in at #9 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international public health/international health report for University of Miami
Georgetown University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. Georgetown University scores 74.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full international public health/international health report for Georgetown University
Johns Hopkins University came in at #11 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 42.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full international public health/international health report for Johns Hopkins University
Indiana University-Indianapolis placed #12 among the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international public health/international health program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Brown University came in at #13 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. Brown University scores 73.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 39.8, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international public health/international health report for Brown University
University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. University of Alaska Fairbanks scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international public health/international health report for University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Southern California ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. University of Southern California scores 70.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 44.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full international public health/international health report for University of Southern California
Mercer University placed #16 among the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. It scores 70.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 66.3, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the international public health/international health program at Mercer University
Drexel University came in at #17 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the international public health/international health program at Drexel University
Duke University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing international public health/international health. The school's overall veterans score is 65.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 46.2, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about international public health/international health at Duke University
CUNY Graduate School and University Center came in at #19 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. CUNY Graduate School and University Center scores 65.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the international public health/international health program at CUNY Graduate School and University Center
Northwestern University placed #20 among the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. Northwestern University scores 57.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full international public health/international health report for Northwestern University
Arizona State University Digital Immersion came in at #21 for veteran international public health/international health students this year. It scores 56.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. More about the international public health/international health program at Arizona State University Digital Immersion
Emory University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing international public health/international health. The school's overall veterans score is 51.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.6, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about international public health/international health at Emory University
Union Adventist University landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing international public health/international health. It scores 50.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 96.9, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about international public health/international health at Union Adventist University
Allegheny College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. Allegheny College scores 43.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.3, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about international public health/international health at Allegheny College
Loma Linda University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best international public health/international health colleges for veterans. Loma Linda University scores 39.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full international public health/international health report for Loma Linda University
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying international public health/international health: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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