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 Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 13 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew., 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. 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Eastern Michigan University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at Eastern Michigan University
Purdue University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew., landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 80.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Purdue University-Main Campus
Louisiana Tech University is a great choice for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew., landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.8 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 Louisiana Tech University
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program will find one at Central Washington University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Central Washington University
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program will find one at University of Central Missouri, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at University of Central Missouri
Utah Valley University placed #6 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Utah Valley University
Auburn University placed #7 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. It scores 71.0 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Auburn University
Jacksonville University came in at #8 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 70.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Jacksonville University
Farmingdale State College came in at #9 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. students this year. Farmingdale State College scores 68.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at Farmingdale State College
Indiana State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. Indiana State University scores 68.2 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. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Indiana State University
University of Dubuque landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.. The school's overall veterans score is 68.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 67.7, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. program at University of Dubuque
Delta State University placed #12 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. at Delta State University
Rocky Mountain College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew.. The school's overall veterans score is 59.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 81.6, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. report for Rocky Mountain College
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs 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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