by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social work. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 370 programs that stand out for veteran social work. 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran social work. students better than Ohio State University-Main Campus this year. It scores 89.9 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 social work. report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. 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 social work. report for James Madison University
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing social work., landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 89.3 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 social work. at University of Georgia
A rank of #4 makes University of South Florida one of the top social work. colleges for veteran students. University of South Florida scores 89.0 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 social work. report for University of South Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong social work. program will find one at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which ranked #5. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about social work. at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater placed #6 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social work. at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social work. at East Carolina University
The University of Texas at Arlington placed #8 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social work. program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about social work. at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #10 for veteran social work. students this year. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 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 social work. program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing social work.. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full social work. report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Stony Brook University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social work. report for Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the social work. program at California State University-Long Beach
Winona State University placed #14 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. Winona State University scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social work. report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social work.. Rutgers University-Newark scores 86.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social work. program at Rutgers University-Newark
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #16 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social work. program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Western Michigan University came in at #17 for veteran social work. students this year. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social work. program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #18 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social work. report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 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 social work. report for University of Arkansas
Rhode Island College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. Rhode Island College scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social work. at Rhode Island College
University of Kentucky ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social work. report for University of Kentucky
Texas Tech University came in at #22 for veteran social work. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social work. program at Texas Tech University
Boise State University placed #23 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the social work. program at Boise State University
University of Central Florida placed #24 among the best social work. colleges for veterans. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 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 work. at University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing social work.. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full social work. report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Not far behind, these social work. colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 52 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 53 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 54 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 55 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 56 | Christopher Newport University | 80.94 |
These social work. colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 58 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 59 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 60 | Salem State University | 80.80 |
| 61 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 62 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
| 63 | Belmont University | 80.68 |
| 64 | California State University-Sacramento | 80.65 |
| 65 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 66 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 67 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 68 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 69 | Augusta University | 80.45 |
| 70 | Texas Woman’s University | 80.41 |
| 71 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | 80.39 |
| 72 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 80.34 |
| 73 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 80.30 |
| 74 | University of Alaska Anchorage | 80.21 |
*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 social work.: 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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