by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international economics. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 13 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing international economics., 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the best international economics. colleges for veterans at a specific degree level:
Learn more about these veteran-friendly international economics. colleges below:
Leading the list is University of California-Santa Cruz, our #1 international economics. college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about international economics. at University of California-Santa Cruz
Veteran students seeking a strong international economics. program will find one at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international economics. program at Texas Tech University
Veteran students seeking a strong international economics. program will find one at Georgia State University, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international economics. program at Georgia State University
Veteran students seeking a strong international economics. program will find one at Weber State University, which ranked #4. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the international economics. program at Weber State University
A rank of #5 makes University of St Thomas one of the top international economics. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 51.9, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international economics. program at University of St Thomas
Texas Christian University came in at #6 for veteran international economics. students this year. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 47.4, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international economics. at Texas Christian University
Fort Hays State University came in at #7 for veteran international economics. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about international economics. at Fort Hays State University
St Catherine University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing international economics.. The school's overall veterans score is 60.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 54.5, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full international economics. report for St Catherine University
Carthage College placed #9 among the best international economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 56.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 74.3, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the international economics. program at Carthage College
Colorado College came in at #10 for veteran international economics. students this year. It scores 52.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 39.9, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full international economics. report for Colorado College
Rhodes College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best international economics. colleges for veterans. It scores 50.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 49.4, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the international economics. program at Rhodes College
Albion College placed #12 among the best international economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 45.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.6, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full international economics. report for Albion College
Austin College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing international economics.. The school's overall veterans score is 42.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.3, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the international economics. program at Austin College
*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 international economics.: 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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