by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study turf and turfgrass management, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 8 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing turf and turfgrass management, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 evaluated 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 turf and turfgrass management. It scores 91.2 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. See the full turf and turfgrass management report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong turf and turfgrass management program will find one at Texas A&M University-College Station, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full turf and turfgrass management report for Texas A&M University-College Station
A rank of #3 makes North Carolina State University at Raleigh one of the top turf and turfgrass management colleges for veteran students. It scores 80.9 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. See the full turf and turfgrass management report for North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Veteran students seeking a strong turf and turfgrass management program will find one at University of Massachusetts-Amherst, which ranked #4. University of Massachusetts-Amherst scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the turf and turfgrass management program at University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Kirkwood Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing turf and turfgrass management, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about turf and turfgrass management at Kirkwood Community College
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College placed #6 among the best turf and turfgrass management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about turf and turfgrass management at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing turf and turfgrass management. It scores 69.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full turf and turfgrass management report for Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Spokane Community College landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing turf and turfgrass management. It scores 65.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about turf and turfgrass management at Spokane Community 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 turf and turfgrass management: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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