by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study parks recreation fitness at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 12 programs that stand out for veteran parks recreation fitness 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran parks recreation fitness students better than Lionel University this year. Lionel University scores 79.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full parks recreation fitness report for Lionel University
A rank of #2 makes South Texas College one of the top parks recreation fitness colleges for veteran students. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full parks recreation fitness report for South Texas College
Bryan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing parks recreation fitness, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full parks recreation fitness report for Bryan University
A rank of #4 makes Mt San Antonio College one of the top parks recreation fitness colleges for veteran students. Mt San Antonio College scores 75.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about parks recreation fitness at Mt San Antonio College
Veteran students seeking a strong parks recreation fitness program will find one at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, which ranked #5. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale scores 73.6 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 parks recreation fitness report for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Riverside City College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best parks recreation fitness colleges for veterans. Riverside City College scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about parks recreation fitness at Riverside City College
Monroe University came in at #7 for veteran parks recreation fitness students this year. Monroe University scores 69.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about parks recreation fitness at Monroe University
El Paso Community College placed #8 among the best parks recreation fitness colleges for veterans. It scores 68.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about parks recreation fitness at El Paso Community College
UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey placed #9 among the best parks recreation fitness colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the parks recreation fitness program at UCNJ Union College of Union County, New Jersey
Blinn College District came in at #10 for veteran parks recreation fitness students this year. It scores 64.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the parks recreation fitness program at Blinn College District
Holmes Community College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best parks recreation fitness colleges for veterans. Holmes Community College scores 61.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full parks recreation fitness report for Holmes Community College
Professional Golfers Career College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best parks recreation fitness colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 46.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full parks recreation fitness report for Professional Golfers Career College
*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 parks recreation fitness: 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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