by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 301 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods., 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for University of Delaware
A rank of #2 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veteran students. It scores 90.4 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods., landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of Georgia
University of South Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at East Carolina University
San Diego State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #8 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #9 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of Florida
Western Michigan University placed #11 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #12 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for University of Arkansas
University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. University of Alabama in Huntsville scores 85.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of New Mexico-Main Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
State University of New York at Oswego landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. It scores 84.9 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at State University of New York at Oswego
University of Kentucky ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. 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. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at University of Kentucky
Boise State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. 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. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida came in at #20 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for University of Central Florida
Eastern Michigan University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. at Eastern Michigan University
Washington State University came in at #22 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for Washington State University
University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #23 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. It scores 83.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Arkansas State University came in at #24 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. report for Arkansas State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #25 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges for veterans. It scores 83.3 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 66.7. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. program at Southern New Hampshire University
These teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges also placed near the top this year:
These teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Oregon State University | 80.46 |
| 52 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 80.39 |
| 53 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 80.34 |
| 54 | University of Alaska Anchorage | 80.21 |
| 55 | University of Illinois Chicago | 80.19 |
| 56 | Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia | 80.18 |
| 57 | Jacksonville State University | 80.10 |
| 58 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 80.07 |
| 59 | University of Dayton | 79.91 |
| 60 | Eastern Kentucky University | 79.91 |
| 61 | University of Southern Mississippi | 79.54 |
*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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods.: 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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