by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social sciences at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 32 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing social sciences, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked social sciences colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran social sciences students better than Salt Lake Community College this year. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social sciences at Salt Lake Community College
Fresno City College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences program at Fresno City College
Veteran students seeking a strong social sciences program will find one at Utah State University, which ranked #3. Utah State University scores 78.0 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 social sciences program at Utah State University
A rank of #4 makes Oklahoma City Community College one of the top social sciences colleges for veteran students. It scores 77.2 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 social sciences report for Oklahoma City Community College
Frederick Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing social sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Frederick Community College scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences program at Frederick Community College
Mt San Antonio College landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. It scores 75.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social sciences at Mt San Antonio College
Central New Mexico Community College placed #7 among the best social sciences colleges for veterans. Central New Mexico Community College scores 73.8 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 social sciences program at Central New Mexico Community College
East Los Angeles College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 72.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences at East Los Angeles College
Butte College came in at #9 for veteran social sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences at Butte College
Santa Ana College came in at #10 for veteran social sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences program at Santa Ana College
City College of San Francisco ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 71.0 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 social sciences at City College of San Francisco
Purdue University Global ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 69.5 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 social sciences at Purdue University Global
Rose State College placed #13 among the best social sciences colleges for veterans. Rose State College scores 67.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social sciences at Rose State College
Virginia Western Community College came in at #14 for veteran social sciences students this year. Virginia Western Community College scores 66.9 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 social sciences at Virginia Western Community College
Brookdale Community College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 66.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences program at Brookdale Community College
Yuba College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 65.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social sciences report for Yuba College
Antelope Valley Community College District landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 65.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences at Antelope Valley Community College District
Essex County College came in at #18 for veteran social sciences students this year. Essex County College scores 64.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about social sciences at Essex County College
Tidewater Community College placed #19 among the best social sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 64.9 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 social sciences at Tidewater Community College
Merced College placed #20 among the best social sciences colleges for veterans. Merced College scores 63.6 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 social sciences report for Merced College
Northern Virginia Community College came in at #21 for veteran social sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 61.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full social sciences report for Northern Virginia Community College
Merritt College came in at #22 for veteran social sciences students this year. Merritt College scores 60.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences program at Merritt College
Pasadena City College landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 60.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social sciences report for Pasadena City College
Sacramento City College placed #24 among the best social sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 58.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social sciences at Sacramento City College
Mt San Jacinto Community College District came in at #25 for veteran social sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 57.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social sciences report for Mt San Jacinto Community College District
Not far behind, these social sciences 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 social sciences: 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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