by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study economics. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 384 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing economics., 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Learn more about these veteran-friendly economics. colleges below:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best economics. colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full economics. report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the economics. program at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about economics. at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing economics., landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about economics. at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong economics. program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full economics. report for James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about economics. at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #7 for veteran economics. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full economics. report for University of Georgia
William & Mary landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. William & Mary scores 89.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full economics. report for William & Mary
University of South Florida ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full economics. report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick placed #10 among the best economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full economics. report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #11 for veteran economics. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full economics. report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #12 among the best economics. colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 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. Read more about economics. at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about economics. at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full economics. report for The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the economics. program at San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #16 for veteran economics. students this year. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full economics. report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about economics. at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the economics. program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full economics. report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the economics. program at University of Florida
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full economics. report for Rutgers University-Newark
Binghamton University came in at #22 for veteran economics. students this year. Binghamton University scores 85.8 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 economics. program at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing economics.. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the economics. program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Western Michigan University came in at #24 for veteran economics. students this year. It scores 85.4 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 100.0. See the full economics. report for Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best economics. colleges for veterans. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 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 economics. at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
These economics. colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 52 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 53 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 54 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 55 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 56 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 57 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 58 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 60 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 61 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 62 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 63 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 64 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 65 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 81.74 |
| 66 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 67 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 68 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 69 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 70 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 71 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 72 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| 73 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
| 74 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 75 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 76 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 80.90 |
| 77 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
*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 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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