by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study art therapy/therapist, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 19 colleges that stand out for veteran art therapy/therapist students, 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Florida State University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in art therapy/therapist. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full art therapy/therapist report for Florida State University
A rank of #2 makes George Washington University one of the top art therapy/therapist colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the art therapy/therapist program at George Washington University
Temple University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. It scores 76.4 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 art therapy/therapist report for Temple University
Veteran students seeking a strong art therapy/therapist program will find one at Hofstra University, which ranked #4. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 48.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full art therapy/therapist report for Hofstra University
Anna Maria College is a great choice for veterans pursuing art therapy/therapist, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 63.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full art therapy/therapist report for Anna Maria College
Indiana University-Indianapolis landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing art therapy/therapist. Indiana University-Indianapolis scores 73.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the art therapy/therapist program at Indiana University-Indianapolis
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #7 among the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the art therapy/therapist program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
The University of Tampa came in at #8 for veteran art therapy/therapist students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about art therapy/therapist at The University of Tampa
New York University came in at #9 for veteran art therapy/therapist students this year. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about art therapy/therapist at New York University
Nazareth University placed #10 among the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. It scores 69.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 66.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Nazareth University
Long Island University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 65.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Long Island University
Springfield College placed #12 among the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 62.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Springfield College
Drexel University placed #13 among the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Drexel University
Marywood University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing art therapy/therapist. Marywood University scores 66.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 68.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full art therapy/therapist report for Marywood University
Mercyhurst University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing art therapy/therapist. Mercyhurst University scores 64.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 60.9, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Mercyhurst University
Lesley University came in at #16 for veteran art therapy/therapist students this year. It scores 57.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 87.7, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the art therapy/therapist program at Lesley University
Dominican University of California ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best art therapy/therapist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 52.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 53.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the art therapy/therapist program at Dominican University of California
Mount Mary University came in at #18 for veteran art therapy/therapist students this year. Mount Mary University scores 52.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 78.9, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Mount Mary University
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College came in at #19 for veteran art therapy/therapist students this year. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College scores 47.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 81.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about art therapy/therapist at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
*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 art therapy/therapist: 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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