by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study transportation materials handling at the Associate’s Degree level, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 19 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing transportation materials handling, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Florida State College at Jacksonville tops our 2026 ranking of the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the transportation materials handling program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a great choice for veterans pursuing transportation materials handling, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about transportation materials handling at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
A rank of #3 makes Community College of Baltimore County one of the top transportation materials handling colleges for veteran students. It scores 78.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about transportation materials handling at Community College of Baltimore County
Veteran students seeking a strong transportation materials handling program will find one at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full transportation materials handling report for Fox Valley Technical College
Mt San Antonio College is a great choice for veterans pursuing transportation materials handling, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 75.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full transportation materials handling report for Mt San Antonio College
Pennsylvania College of Technology came in at #6 for veteran transportation materials handling students this year. Pennsylvania College of Technology scores 74.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Pennsylvania College of Technology
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale came in at #7 for veteran transportation materials handling students this year. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the transportation materials handling program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Utah Valley University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing transportation materials handling. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Utah Valley University
Florida Institute of Technology placed #9 among the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. Florida Institute of Technology scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 61.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full transportation materials handling report for Florida Institute of Technology
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach came in at #10 for veteran transportation materials handling students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 64.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about transportation materials handling at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
Kansas State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing transportation materials handling. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Kansas State University
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology placed #12 among the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 67.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology
Central Oregon Community College came in at #13 for veteran transportation materials handling students this year. It scores 66.5 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 transportation materials handling at Central Oregon Community College
Polk State College placed #14 among the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. Polk State College scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full transportation materials handling report for Polk State College
Middle Georgia State University placed #15 among the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. Middle Georgia State University scores 65.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Middle Georgia State University
Northwestern Michigan College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing transportation materials handling. 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. See the full transportation materials handling report for Northwestern Michigan College
Aims Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. It scores 63.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about transportation materials handling at Aims Community College
Community College of Beaver County ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best transportation materials handling colleges for veterans. It scores 63.4 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 transportation materials handling at Community College of Beaver County
Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology came in at #19 for veteran transportation materials handling students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 47.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 78.5, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the transportation materials handling program at Aviator College of Aeronautical Science and Technology
*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 transportation materials handling: 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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