by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study animal sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 82 colleges that serve veteran animal sciences, general students especially well, 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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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in animal sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about animal sciences, general at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full animal sciences, general report for University of Delaware
A rank of #3 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top animal sciences, general colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full animal sciences, general report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Georgia came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full animal sciences, general report for University of Georgia
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a great choice for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about animal sciences, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #6 for veteran animal sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full animal sciences, general report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Florida placed #7 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.4 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 100.0. More about the animal sciences, general program at University of Florida
University of Arkansas placed #8 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the animal sciences, general program at University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park came in at #9 for veteran animal sciences, general students this year. It scores 85.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the animal sciences, general program at University of Maryland-College Park
Texas Tech University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full animal sciences, general report for Texas Tech University
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University of Kentucky placed #11 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the animal sciences, general program at University of Kentucky
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores 84.6 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. More about the animal sciences, general program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Iowa State University placed #13 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 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 animal sciences, general at Iowa State University
University of Connecticut placed #14 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about animal sciences, general at University of Connecticut
Washington State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Arkansas State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full animal sciences, general report for Arkansas State University
Texas State University placed #17 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the animal sciences, general program at Texas State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about animal sciences, general at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Texas A&M University-College Station placed #19 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about animal sciences, general at Texas A&M University-College Station
North Dakota State University-Main Campus came in at #20 for veteran animal sciences, general students this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the animal sciences, general program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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Clemson University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. Clemson University scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the animal sciences, general program at Clemson University
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 81.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the animal sciences, general program at Middle Tennessee State University
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus scores 80.9 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 animal sciences, general at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
North Carolina State University at Raleigh placed #24 among the best animal sciences, general colleges for veterans. North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about animal sciences, general at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Mississippi State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing animal sciences, general. It scores 80.6 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 animal sciences, general at Mississippi State University
Not far behind, these animal sciences, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 animal sciences, general: 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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