by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study marine science/merchant marine officer. at the Bachelor’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 6 colleges that stand out for veteran marine science/merchant marine officer. 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. So you can compare your options, 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 Texas A&M University-College Station the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in marine science/merchant marine officer.. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 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. Read more about marine science/merchant marine officer. at Texas A&M University-College Station
California State University Maritime Academy came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best marine science/merchant marine officer. colleges for veterans. California State University Maritime Academy scores 79.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about marine science/merchant marine officer. at California State University Maritime Academy
Veteran students seeking a strong marine science/merchant marine officer. program will find one at Maine Maritime Academy, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about marine science/merchant marine officer. at Maine Maritime Academy
Veteran students seeking a strong marine science/merchant marine officer. program will find one at SUNY Maritime College, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about marine science/merchant marine officer. at SUNY Maritime College
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a great choice for veterans pursuing marine science/merchant marine officer., landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the marine science/merchant marine officer. program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Northwestern Michigan College placed #6 among the best marine science/merchant marine officer. colleges for veterans. It scores 64.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the marine science/merchant marine officer. program at Northwestern Michigan 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 marine science/merchant marine officer.: 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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