by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study philosophy and religious studies at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 15 colleges that serve veteran philosophy and religious studies students especially well, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Virginia-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in philosophy and religious studies. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
Texas State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing philosophy and religious studies, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the philosophy and religious studies program at Texas State University
Veteran students seeking a strong philosophy and religious studies program will find one at Georgia State University, which ranked #3. Georgia State University scores 82.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for Georgia State University
A rank of #4 makes University of St Thomas one of the top philosophy and religious studies colleges for veteran students. It scores 78.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 51.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for University of St Thomas
San Francisco State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing philosophy and religious studies, landing the #5 spot this year. San Francisco State University scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy and religious studies at San Francisco State University
Marquette University placed #6 among the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 77.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 55.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy and religious studies at Marquette University
Boston College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy and religious studies. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 40.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for Boston College
The Catholic University of America ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for The Catholic University of America
Fordham University came in at #9 for veteran philosophy and religious studies students this year. Fordham University scores 73.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about philosophy and religious studies at Fordham University
Franciscan University of Steubenville placed #10 among the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 83.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for Franciscan University of Steubenville
New York University came in at #11 for veteran philosophy and religious studies students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 69.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 44.9, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy and religious studies at New York University
Loyola University Chicago placed #12 among the best philosophy and religious studies colleges for veterans. It scores 65.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 52.4, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for Loyola University Chicago
Columbia University in the City of New York landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy and religious studies. It scores 60.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 39.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy and religious studies report for Columbia University in the City of New York
*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 philosophy and religious studies: 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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