by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study industrial technology/technician. at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 14 colleges that stand out for veteran industrial technology/technician. 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Eastern Kentucky University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician.. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the industrial technology/technician. program at Eastern Kentucky University
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. Southeastern Louisiana University scores 78.3 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 industrial technology/technician. program at Southeastern Louisiana University
A rank of #3 makes Lone Star College System one of the top industrial technology/technician. colleges for veteran students. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the industrial technology/technician. program at Lone Star College System
Bismarck State College is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician., landing the #4 spot this year. Bismarck State College scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial technology/technician. at Bismarck State College
Ivy Tech Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician., landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial technology/technician. program at Ivy Tech Community College
Great Basin College placed #6 among the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. It scores 72.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full industrial technology/technician. report for Great Basin College
Olympic College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. It scores 67.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the industrial technology/technician. program at Olympic College
Danville Community College placed #8 among the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician. at Danville Community College
Brightpoint Community College landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician.. The school's overall veterans score is 67.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full industrial technology/technician. report for Brightpoint Community College
Coastal Alabama Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. It scores 65.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial technology/technician. at Coastal Alabama Community College
Northeast State Community College placed #11 among the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. Northeast State Community College scores 64.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full industrial technology/technician. report for Northeast State Community College
South Louisiana Community College placed #12 among the best industrial technology/technician. colleges for veterans. It scores 63.4 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 industrial technology/technician. program at South Louisiana Community College
Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #13 for veteran industrial technology/technician. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 59.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician. at Southern Arkansas University Tech
Texas State Technical College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician.. The school's overall veterans score is 53.7 out of 100. Read more about industrial technology/technician. at Texas State Technical College
*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 industrial technology/technician.: 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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