by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study mental and social health services and allied professions. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 41 schools that stand out for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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James Madison University tops our 2026 ranking of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for James Madison University
Veteran students seeking a strong mental and social health services and allied professions. program will find one at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, which ranked #2. It scores 85.6 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 mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Rhode Island College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for Rhode Island College
A rank of #4 makes Ohio University-Main Campus one of the top mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at University of Kansas
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing mental and social health services and allied professions.. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 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 mental and social health services and allied professions. program at Southern New Hampshire University
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at Texas A&M University-College Station
University of South Dakota came in at #8 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of South Dakota
Minnesota State University-Mankato came in at #9 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. Minnesota State University-Mankato scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Columbia Southern University placed #10 among the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at Columbia Southern University
University of Arizona came in at #11 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of Arizona
University of Central Arkansas landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing mental and social health services and allied professions.. University of Central Arkansas scores 77.5 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 mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of Central Arkansas
Grand Canyon University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at Grand Canyon University
University of the Cumberlands ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. 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 33.3. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at University of the Cumberlands
Washburn University placed #15 among the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at Washburn University
University of South Carolina-Upstate ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. University of South Carolina-Upstate scores 75.1 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. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of South Carolina-Upstate
SUNY Brockport came in at #17 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. SUNY Brockport scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for SUNY Brockport
Davenport University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. Davenport University scores 74.1 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. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at Davenport University
Worcester State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at Worcester State University
William Paterson University of New Jersey came in at #20 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for William Paterson University of New Jersey
Old Dominion University came in at #21 for veteran mental and social health services and allied professions. students this year. Old Dominion University scores 73.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for Old Dominion University
New Mexico State University-Main Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. New Mexico State University-Main Campus scores 73.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at New Mexico State University-Main Campus
University of North Texas placed #23 among the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. University of North Texas scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full mental and social health services and allied professions. report for University of North Texas
Northern Illinois University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing mental and social health services and allied professions.. Northern Illinois University scores 70.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about mental and social health services and allied professions. at Northern Illinois University
Western Connecticut State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best mental and social health services and allied professions. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the mental and social health services and allied professions. program at Western Connecticut State University
These mental and social health services and allied professions. 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 mental and social health services and allied professions.: 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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