by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social science teacher education. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 53 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing social science teacher education., 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 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 Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in social science teacher education.. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of South Florida one of the top social science teacher education. colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education. program at University of South Florida
Winona State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing social science teacher education., landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at Winona State University
A rank of #4 makes Rhode Island College one of the top social science teacher education. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education. program at Rhode Island College
Veteran students seeking a strong social science teacher education. program will find one at Boise State University, which ranked #5. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full social science teacher education. report for Boise State University
Arkansas State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. It scores 83.4 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 social science teacher education. at Arkansas State University
Florida State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social science teacher education. at Florida State University
University of Northern Iowa landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. University of Northern Iowa scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at University of Northern Iowa
University of Nevada-Reno placed #9 among the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education. program at University of Nevada-Reno
Central Washington University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social science teacher education. at Central Washington University
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social science teacher education. report for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Lewis-Clark State College landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at Lewis-Clark State College
Wright State University-Main Campus landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. Wright State University-Main Campus scores 74.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social science teacher education. at Wright State University-Main Campus
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #14 for veteran social science teacher education. students this year. It scores 74.6 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 social science teacher education. program at Northwest Missouri State University
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. Saginaw Valley State University scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at Saginaw Valley State University
The University of Montana-Western landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. It scores 74.2 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 social science teacher education. report for The University of Montana-Western
Montana State University placed #17 among the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. Montana State University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social science teacher education. report for Montana State University
Brigham Young University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at Brigham Young University
Southern Utah University placed #19 among the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. Southern Utah University scores 73.6 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 social science teacher education. at Southern Utah University
Upper Iowa University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. Upper Iowa University scores 73.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social science teacher education. report for Upper Iowa University
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh came in at #21 for veteran social science teacher education. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about social science teacher education. at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Valley City State University placed #22 among the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. It scores 71.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about social science teacher education. at Valley City State University
DePaul University placed #23 among the best social science teacher education. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 61.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about social science teacher education. at DePaul University
Western Washington University came in at #24 for veteran social science teacher education. students this year. Western Washington University scores 71.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the social science teacher education. program at Western Washington University
Auburn University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education.. It scores 71.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education. program at Auburn University
Not far behind, these social science teacher education. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying social science teacher education.: 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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