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 Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 1050 schools that serve veteran health care professions 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. 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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Here are the top-ranked health care professions colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in health care professions. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health care professions report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong health care professions program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. It scores 91.1 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 66.7. See the full health care professions report for University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great choice for veterans pursuing health care professions, landing the #3 spot this year. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health care professions at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top health care professions colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.9 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing health care professions, landing the #5 spot this year. James Madison University scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the health care professions program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health care professions at University of Georgia
University of South Florida came in at #8 for veteran health care professions students this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full health care professions report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick placed #9 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the health care professions program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #10 for veteran health care professions students this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 health care professions report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University came in at #11 for veteran health care professions students this year. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at East Carolina University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #12 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about health care professions at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the health care professions program at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full health care professions report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 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 health care professions report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #16 for veteran health care professions students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health care professions program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 87.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the health care professions program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 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 California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida placed #19 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about health care professions at University of Florida
Santa Fe College came in at #20 for veteran health care professions students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 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 Santa Fe College
Winona State University came in at #21 for veteran health care professions students this year. Winona State University scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health care professions program at Winona State University
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health placed #22 among the best health care professions colleges for veterans. Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health scores 86.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health care professions report for Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
Binghamton University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best health care professions colleges for veterans. It scores 85.8 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 health care professions program at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing health care professions. It scores 85.6 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. Read more about health care professions at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #25 for veteran health care professions students this year. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 Florida State College at Jacksonville
These health care professions colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Arkansas State University | 83.41 |
| 52 | Southern New Hampshire University | 83.35 |
| 53 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 54 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 55 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 56 | Collin County Community College District | 83.01 |
| 57 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 58 | Broward College | 82.92 |
| 59 | Miami Dade College | 82.79 |
| 60 | National University | 82.75 |
These health care professions colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 62 | Tallahassee State College | 82.70 |
| 63 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 64 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 65 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 66 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 67 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 68 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 69 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 70 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 71 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 72 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 73 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 74 | Bellevue University | 82.13 |
| 75 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 76 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 77 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 78 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 79 | Valencia College | 81.86 |
| 80 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
*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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