by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study philosophy. at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 11 programs that stand out for veteran philosophy. 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. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Texas State University tops our 2026 ranking of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy. report for Texas State University
Veteran students seeking a strong philosophy. program will find one at Georgia State University, which ranked #2. It scores 82.0 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 philosophy. program at Georgia State University
San Francisco State University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. San Francisco State University scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about philosophy. at San Francisco State University
Marquette University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 55.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy. at Marquette University
Boston College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 40.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the philosophy. program at Boston College
The Catholic University of America landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy.. The school's overall veterans score is 74.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the philosophy. program at The Catholic University of America
Fordham University came in at #7 for veteran philosophy. students this year. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy. report for Fordham University
University of North Texas ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. University of North Texas scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy. report for University of North Texas
New York University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy. report for New York University
Loyola University Chicago placed #10 among the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. It scores 65.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 52.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy. report for Loyola University Chicago
Columbia University in the City of New York placed #11 among the best philosophy. colleges for veterans. Columbia University in the City of New York scores 60.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 39.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy. at Columbia University in the City of New York
*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 philosophy.: 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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