by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 11 colleges that stand out for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Fox Valley Technical College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Fox Valley Technical College
A rank of #2 makes Mt San Antonio College one of the top airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Mt San Antonio College
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program will find one at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 74.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program will find one at Utah Valley University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at Utah Valley University
Kansas State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew., landing the #5 spot this year. Kansas State University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Kansas State University
Central Oregon Community College came in at #6 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Central Oregon Community College
Polk State College placed #7 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. Polk State College scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Polk State College
Northwestern Michigan College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. It scores 64.1 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Northwestern Michigan College
Aims Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at Aims Community College
Community College of Beaver County ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Community College of Beaver County
Texas State Technical College placed #11 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. Texas State Technical College scores 53.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Texas State Technical College
*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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.: 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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