by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study elementary education and teaching. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 476 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching., 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. 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 Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in elementary education and teaching.. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong elementary education and teaching. program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching., landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Veteran students seeking a strong elementary education and teaching. program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #5. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 elementary education and teaching. at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University came in at #7 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for East Carolina University
University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #8 among the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching.. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida placed #10 among the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Florida
Winona State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching.. Winona State University scores 86.3 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. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at Winona State University
Western Michigan University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching.. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at Western Michigan University
University of Arkansas landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching.. The school's overall veterans score is 85.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park came in at #14 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Maryland-College Park
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
State University of New York at Oswego came in at #17 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for State University of New York at Oswego
University of Kentucky placed #18 among the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for University of Kentucky
Boise State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at Boise State University
University of Central Florida placed #20 among the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Central Florida
Iowa State University placed #21 among the best elementary education and teaching. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full elementary education and teaching. report for Iowa State University
University of Connecticut came in at #22 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University came in at #23 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. It scores 84.3 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 100.0. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at Eastern Michigan University
University of Kansas came in at #24 for veteran elementary education and teaching. students this year. University of Kansas scores 84.0 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. More about the elementary education and teaching. program at University of Kansas
Washington State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing elementary education and teaching.. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about elementary education and teaching. at Washington State University
Not far behind, these elementary education and teaching. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| 52 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 53 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 54 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 55 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 56 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 57 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 58 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 59 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 60 | University of Illinois Chicago | 80.19 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia | 80.18 |
| 62 | University of Wisconsin-Platteville | 80.16 |
| 63 | Purdue University-Main Campus | 80.12 |
| 64 | Jacksonville State University | 80.10 |
| 65 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 80.07 |
| 66 | Eastern Kentucky University | 79.91 |
| 67 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 79.87 |
| 68 | Carroll University | 79.73 |
| 69 | Park University | 79.58 |
| 70 | The University of Montana | 79.58 |
| 71 | University of Southern Mississippi | 79.54 |
| 72 | Winthrop University | 79.45 |
| 73 | American University | 79.35 |
| 74 | CUNY Queens College | 79.22 |
| 75 | Weber State University | 79.18 |
| 76 | Fitchburg State University | 79.04 |
| 77 | Florida SouthWestern State College | 79.00 |
| 78 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | 78.91 |
| 79 | Albany State University | 78.86 |
| 80 | University of North Florida | 78.85 |
*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 elementary education and teaching.: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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