by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study agriculture ag operations at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 43 schools that stand out for veteran agriculture ag operations students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agriculture ag operations at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong agriculture ag operations program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #2. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the agriculture ag operations program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #3 makes University of Georgia one of the top agriculture ag operations colleges for veteran students. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the agriculture ag operations program at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong agriculture ag operations program will find one at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, which ranked #4. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Veteran students seeking a strong agriculture ag operations program will find one at University of Florida, which ranked #5. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the agriculture ag operations program at University of Florida
University of Arkansas came in at #6 for veteran agriculture ag operations students this year. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about agriculture ag operations at University of Arkansas
Texas Tech University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about agriculture ag operations at Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky placed #8 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about agriculture ag operations at University of Kentucky
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Iowa State University placed #10 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for Iowa State University
Washington State University placed #11 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for Washington State University
Arkansas State University came in at #12 for veteran agriculture ag operations students this year. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agriculture ag operations at Arkansas State University
Texas State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for Texas State University
Illinois State University placed #14 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. Illinois State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the agriculture ag operations program at Illinois State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Texas A&M University-College Station placed #16 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. It scores 82.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the agriculture ag operations program at Texas A&M University-College Station
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agriculture ag operations at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Clemson University came in at #18 for veteran agriculture ag operations students this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for Clemson University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agriculture ag operations at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Mississippi State University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing agriculture ag operations. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the agriculture ag operations program at Mississippi State University
Oregon State University placed #21 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the agriculture ag operations program at Oregon State University
Purdue University-Main Campus came in at #22 for veteran agriculture ag operations students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about agriculture ag operations at Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Wyoming placed #23 among the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. University of Wyoming scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full agriculture ag operations report for University of Wyoming
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best agriculture ag operations colleges for veterans. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about agriculture ag operations at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Sam Houston State University came in at #25 for veteran agriculture ag operations students this year. Sam Houston State University scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about agriculture ag operations at Sam Houston State University
Not far behind, these agriculture ag operations colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 agriculture ag operations: 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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