by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study dietetics/dietitian. at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 34 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing dietetics/dietitian., using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans below:
Leading the list is Iowa State University, our #1 dietetics/dietitian. college for veterans. It scores 84.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full dietetics/dietitian. report for Iowa State University
A rank of #2 makes Eastern Michigan University one of the top dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veteran students. It scores 84.3 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 dietetics/dietitian. report for Eastern Michigan University
A rank of #3 makes Illinois State University one of the top dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veteran students. It scores 83.0 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 dietetics/dietitian. report for Illinois State University
Veteran students seeking a strong dietetics/dietitian. program will find one at Florida State University, which ranked #4. Florida State University scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Florida State University
Rowan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing dietetics/dietitian., landing the #5 spot this year. Rowan University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Rowan University
Ball State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing dietetics/dietitian.. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at Ball State University
Appalachian State University placed #7 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Appalachian State University
University of Illinois Chicago came in at #8 for veteran dietetics/dietitian. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at University of Illinois Chicago
University of Dayton came in at #9 for veteran dietetics/dietitian. students this year. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full dietetics/dietitian. report for University of Dayton
University of Missouri-Columbia ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full dietetics/dietitian. report for University of Missouri-Columbia
University of North Florida placed #11 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. It scores 78.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at University of North Florida
Utah State University came in at #12 for veteran dietetics/dietitian. students this year. Utah State University scores 78.0 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 dietetics/dietitian. program at Utah State University
University of Wisconsin-Stout placed #13 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Eastern Illinois University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing dietetics/dietitian.. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Eastern Illinois University
Viterbo University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 83.8, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full dietetics/dietitian. report for Viterbo University
North Carolina Central University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing dietetics/dietitian.. North Carolina Central University scores 75.9 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 dietetics/dietitian. program at North Carolina Central University
Marshall University placed #17 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full dietetics/dietitian. report for Marshall University
D'Youville University came in at #18 for veteran dietetics/dietitian. students this year. It scores 75.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 80.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at D'Youville University
Tennessee Technological University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at Tennessee Technological University
The University of Texas at San Antonio placed #20 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at San Antonio scores 75.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at The University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Northern Colorado placed #21 among the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. University of Northern Colorado scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at University of Northern Colorado
Florida International University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. It scores 73.7 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 dietetics/dietitian. report for Florida International University
CUNY Hunter College came in at #23 for veteran dietetics/dietitian. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the dietetics/dietitian. program at CUNY Hunter College
Murray State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Murray State University
Framingham State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best dietetics/dietitian. colleges for veterans. Framingham State University scores 72.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about dietetics/dietitian. at Framingham State University
Not far behind, these dietetics/dietitian. 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 dietetics/dietitian.: 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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