by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study nursing education, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 48 schools that stand out for veteran nursing education 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. So you can compare your options, 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 The University of Texas at Arlington the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in nursing education. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the nursing education program at The University of Texas at Arlington
Veteran students seeking a strong nursing education program will find one at Stony Brook University, which ranked #2. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about nursing education at Stony Brook University
A rank of #3 makes Winona State University one of the top nursing education colleges for veteran students. It scores 86.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nursing education report for Winona State University
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. It scores 86.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full nursing education report for Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Veteran students seeking a strong nursing education program will find one at Ohio University-Main Campus, which ranked #5. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nursing education report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing nursing education. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nursing education program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Southern Connecticut State University placed #7 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. Southern Connecticut State University scores 82.1 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 nursing education at Southern Connecticut State University
Western Governors University placed #8 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. Western Governors University scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nursing education report for Western Governors University
Texas Woman's University placed #9 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. Texas Woman's University scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nursing education program at Texas Woman's University
Empire State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing nursing education. Empire State University scores 78.2 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 nursing education at Empire State University
Herzing University-Madison came in at #11 for veteran nursing education students this year. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full nursing education report for Herzing University-Madison
The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. It scores 75.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nursing education program at The University of Texas at El Paso
United States University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing nursing education. It scores 74.6 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. See the full nursing education report for United States University
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi placed #14 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. SUNY College of Technology at Delhi scores 73.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nursing education report for SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Indiana University-Indianapolis ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nursing education report for Indiana University-Indianapolis
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville came in at #16 for veteran nursing education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about nursing education at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Rochester ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. It scores 72.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nursing education program at University of Rochester
Framingham State University placed #18 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. It scores 72.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nursing education report for Framingham State University
University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing nursing education. It scores 71.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about nursing education at University of Phoenix-Arizona
Olivet Nazarene University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.5, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about nursing education at Olivet Nazarene University
Saint Xavier University placed #21 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. Saint Xavier University scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 73.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nursing education program at Saint Xavier University
Wilmington University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. Wilmington University scores 69.9 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. See the full nursing education report for Wilmington University
New York University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nursing education program at New York University
Purdue University Global placed #24 among the best nursing education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nursing education report for Purdue University Global
University of Southern Maine ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best nursing education colleges for veterans. It scores 68.9 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 nursing education at University of Southern Maine
These nursing education colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying nursing 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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