by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study air traffic controller, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 9 programs that stand out for veteran air traffic controller students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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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Our analysis ranked University of North Dakota the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in air traffic controller. It scores 77.1 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 66.7. Read more about air traffic controller at University of North Dakota
A rank of #2 makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott one of the top air traffic controller colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 64.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about air traffic controller at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
A rank of #3 makes Mt San Antonio College one of the top air traffic controller colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full air traffic controller report for Mt San Antonio College
Florida Institute of Technology came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best air traffic controller colleges for veterans. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 61.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about air traffic controller at Florida Institute of Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best air traffic controller colleges for veterans. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 64.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about air traffic controller at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Lewis University placed #6 among the best air traffic controller colleges for veterans. Lewis University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 71.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the air traffic controller program at Lewis University
Middle Georgia State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing air traffic controller. The school's overall veterans score is 65.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about air traffic controller at Middle Georgia State University
Aims Community College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing air traffic controller. Aims Community College scores 63.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full air traffic controller report for Aims Community College
Community College of Beaver County placed #9 among the best air traffic controller colleges for veterans. It scores 63.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full air traffic controller report for Community College of Beaver County
*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 air traffic controller: 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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