by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study marriage and family therapy/counseling, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 72 programs that serve veteran marriage and family therapy/counseling students especially well, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is East Carolina University, our #1 marriage and family therapy/counseling college for veterans. 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 marriage and family therapy/counseling report for East Carolina University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a great choice for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for University of Florida
A rank of #4 makes Western Michigan University one of the top marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veteran students. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 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 marriage and family therapy/counseling report for Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong marriage and family therapy/counseling program will find one at University of Maryland-College Park, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for University of Maryland-College Park
Texas Tech University placed #6 among the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Texas Tech University
University of Central Florida ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. 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. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at University of Central Florida
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. It scores 82.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Southern Connecticut State University
Texas Woman's University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. The school's overall veterans score is 80.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Texas Woman's University
Edgewood College came in at #10 for veteran marriage and family therapy/counseling students this year. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 77.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at Edgewood College
Central Connecticut State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. Central Connecticut State University scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at Central Connecticut State University
Gonzaga University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 50.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at Gonzaga University
Pacific Lutheran University placed #13 among the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. Pacific Lutheran University scores 77.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 53.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for Pacific Lutheran University
Saint Cloud State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. The school's overall veterans score is 77.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Saint Cloud State University
University of Wisconsin-Stout landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Louisville placed #16 among the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. It scores 77.1 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 marriage and family therapy/counseling program at University of Louisville
Kean University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for Kean University
Hofstra University came in at #18 for veteran marriage and family therapy/counseling students this year. Hofstra University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 48.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Hofstra University
Grand Canyon University came in at #19 for veteran marriage and family therapy/counseling students this year. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at Grand Canyon University
Trevecca Nazarene University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 91.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for Trevecca Nazarene University
University of Miami landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at University of Miami
Biola University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for Biola University
Utah Valley University landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing marriage and family therapy/counseling. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about marriage and family therapy/counseling at Utah Valley University
Brigham Young University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. Brigham Young University scores 74.0 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 marriage and family therapy/counseling program at Brigham Young University
John Brown University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best marriage and family therapy/counseling colleges for veterans. It scores 73.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 88.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full marriage and family therapy/counseling report for John Brown University
Not far behind, these marriage and family therapy/counseling 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 marriage and family therapy/counseling: 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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