by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study health care professions at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 1134 programs that stand out for veteran health care 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. 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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Leading the list is Rutgers University-New Brunswick, our #1 health care professions college for veterans. It scores 88.8 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 100.0. More about the health care professions program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Veteran students seeking a strong health care professions program will find one at Santa Fe College, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at Santa Fe College
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health is a great choice for veterans pursuing health care professions, landing the #3 spot this year. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health scores 86.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
A rank of #4 makes Salt Lake Community College one of the top health care professions colleges for veteran students. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full health care professions report for Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great choice for veterans pursuing health care professions, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the health care professions program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Saddleback College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about health care professions at Saddleback College
University of Southern Indiana landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the health care professions program at University of Southern Indiana
Hillsborough Community College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. Hillsborough Community College scores 83.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Hillsborough Community College
Arkansas State University came in at #9 for veteran health care professions students this year. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 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 health care professions program at Arkansas State University
Southern New Hampshire University placed #10 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at Southern New Hampshire University
Citrus College came in at #11 for veteran health care professions students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about health care professions at Citrus College
Collin County Community College District came in at #12 for veteran health care professions students this year. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health care professions program at Collin County Community College District
Broward College placed #13 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 82.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health care professions report for Broward College
Nassau Community College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the health care professions program at Nassau Community College
Miami Dade College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health care professions report for Miami Dade College
Tallahassee State College placed #16 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. Tallahassee State College scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at Tallahassee State College
Front Range Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at Front Range Community College
Valencia College landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. Valencia College scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Valencia College
Southwestern College came in at #19 for veteran health care professions students this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Southwestern College
Houston Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 81.8 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. Read more about health care professions at Houston Community College
Wake Technical Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Wake Technical Community College
Columbia Southern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. Columbia Southern University scores 80.9 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 health care professions at Columbia Southern University
Seminole State College of Florida placed #23 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. Seminole State College of Florida scores 80.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health care professions report for Seminole State College of Florida
Palm Beach State College placed #24 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health care professions program at Palm Beach State College
Connecticut State Community College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health care professions at Connecticut State Community College
Not far behind, these health care professions colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Central Georgia Technical College | 78.63 |
| 52 | South Texas College | 78.57 |
| 53 | Daytona State College | 78.54 |
| 54 | Community College of Baltimore County | 78.48 |
| 55 | Fresno City College | 78.44 |
| 56 | Ogeechee Technical College | 78.31 |
| 57 | Anne Arundel Community College | 78.30 |
| 58 | Tarrant County College District | 78.22 |
| 59 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus | 78.21 |
| 60 | Alamance Community College | 78.20 |
These health care professions colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Columbia College | 78.15 |
| 62 | Utah State University | 77.99 |
| 63 | Clover Park Technical College | 77.95 |
| 64 | Mitchell Technical College | 77.88 |
| 65 | Santa Monica College | 77.86 |
| 66 | Athens Technical College | 77.85 |
| 67 | Community College of Denver | 77.84 |
| 68 | Goodwin University | 77.76 |
| 69 | Grossmont College | 77.73 |
| 70 | Indian River State College | 77.42 |
| 71 | Ferris State University | 77.39 |
| 72 | Bryan University | 77.33 |
| 73 | Community College of Allegheny County | 77.20 |
| 74 | Oklahoma City Community College | 77.15 |
| 75 | American College of Healthcare Sciences | 77.08 |
| 76 | Fox Valley Technical College | 77.07 |
| 77 | American Public University System | 77.02 |
| 78 | Central Texas College | 76.99 |
| 79 | Herzing University-Madison | 76.98 |
| 80 | Normandale Community College | 76.90 |
*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 health care 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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