by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study security science and technology, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 104 schools that stand out for veteran security science and technology students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Alabama at Birmingham tops our 2026 ranking of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the security science and technology program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Boise State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing security science and technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full security science and technology report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the security science and technology program at University of Central Florida
University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full security science and technology report for University of Maryland Global Campus
A rank of #5 makes Broward College one of the top security science and technology colleges for veteran students. Broward College scores 82.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the security science and technology program at Broward College
Miami Dade College came in at #6 for veteran security science and technology students 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. More about the security science and technology program at Miami Dade College
National University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing security science and technology. It scores 82.8 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 security science and technology report for National University
Hilbert College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 84.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about security science and technology at Hilbert College
Florida State University came in at #9 for veteran security science and technology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full security science and technology report for Florida State University
George Mason University placed #10 among the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full security science and technology report for George Mason University
Wake Technical Community College came in at #11 for veteran security science and technology students this year. Wake Technical Community College scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full security science and technology report for Wake Technical Community College
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide placed #12 among the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the security science and technology program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about security science and technology at Virginia Commonwealth University
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #14 for veteran security science and technology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full security science and technology report for Middle Tennessee State University
Palm Beach State College came in at #15 for veteran security science and technology students this year. Palm Beach State College scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full security science and technology report for Palm Beach State College
ECPI University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing security science and technology. ECPI University scores 80.5 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 security science and technology program at ECPI University
University of Wisconsin-Platteville came in at #17 for veteran security science and technology students this year. University of Wisconsin-Platteville scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full security science and technology report for University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Jacksonville State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. Jacksonville State University scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the security science and technology program at Jacksonville State University
Mesa Community College came in at #19 for veteran security science and technology students this year. 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. More about the security science and technology program at Mesa Community College
Eastern Florida State College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the security science and technology program at Eastern Florida State College
University of Southern Mississippi came in at #21 for veteran security science and technology students this year. University of Southern Mississippi scores 79.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full security science and technology report for University of Southern Mississippi
Sacred Heart University came in at #22 for veteran security science and technology students this year. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 56.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about security science and technology at Sacred Heart University
George Washington University came in at #23 for veteran security science and technology students this year. George Washington University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about security science and technology at George Washington University
Regent University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best security science and technology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about security science and technology at Regent University
Florida SouthWestern State College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing security science and technology. Florida SouthWestern State College scores 79.0 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 security science and technology at Florida SouthWestern State College
Not far behind, these security science and technology colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying security science and technology: 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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