by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study homeland security. at the Master’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 31 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing homeland security., 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 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 Central Florida the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in homeland security.. It scores 84.7 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 homeland security. at University of Central Florida
National University is a great choice for veterans pursuing homeland security., landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security. at National University
A rank of #3 makes George Mason University one of the top homeland security. colleges for veteran students. It scores 82.2 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 homeland security. report for George Mason University
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 75.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Columbia Southern University came in at #6 for veteran homeland security. students this year. Columbia Southern University scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full homeland security. report for Columbia Southern University
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security. report for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Jacksonville State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about homeland security. at Jacksonville State University
American University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. The school's overall veterans score is 79.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full homeland security. report for American University
George Washington University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about homeland security. at George Washington University
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about homeland security. at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about homeland security. at Sam Houston State University
American Public University System landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. It scores 77.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security. report for American Public University System
Liberty University came in at #14 for veteran homeland security. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at Liberty University
Angelo State University came in at #15 for veteran homeland security. students this year. Angelo State University scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full homeland security. report for Angelo State University
The University of Texas at El Paso ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full homeland security. report for The University of Texas at El Paso
Florida International University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at Florida International University
Pace University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 52.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about homeland security. at Pace University
Thomas Edison State University placed #19 among the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. Thomas Edison State University scores 73.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the homeland security. program at Thomas Edison State University
University of North Texas ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the homeland security. program at University of North Texas
Nova Southeastern University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security.. Nova Southeastern University scores 72.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 73.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at Nova Southeastern University
University of Alaska Fairbanks placed #22 among the best homeland security. colleges for veterans. University of Alaska Fairbanks scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the homeland security. program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
Endicott College came in at #23 for veteran homeland security. students this year. It scores 72.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 69.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security. report for Endicott College
Wilmington University came in at #24 for veteran homeland security. students this year. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the homeland security. program at Wilmington University
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley came in at #25 for veteran homeland security. students this year. It scores 67.2 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 homeland security. report for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Not far behind, these homeland security. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 homeland security.: 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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