by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study outdoor education. at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 2 colleges that stand out for veteran outdoor education. students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran outdoor education. students better than Minnesota State University-Mankato this year. Minnesota State University-Mankato scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the outdoor education. program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Western Carolina University is a great choice for veterans pursuing outdoor education., landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the outdoor education. program at Western Carolina University
*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 outdoor education.: 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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