by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study learning sciences, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 7 programs that stand out for veteran learning sciences students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Washington-Seattle Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in learning sciences. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the learning sciences program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of New Mexico-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best learning sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about learning sciences at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong learning sciences program will find one at National University, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about learning sciences at National University
A rank of #4 makes Western Governors University one of the top learning sciences colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the learning sciences program at Western Governors University
University of Arizona is a great choice for veterans pursuing learning sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 78.0 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. More about the learning sciences program at University of Arizona
National Louis University placed #6 among the best learning sciences colleges for veterans. National Louis University scores 73.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full learning sciences report for National Louis University
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing learning sciences. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about learning sciences at University of Central Oklahoma
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying learning sciences: 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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