by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study plant sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 19 schools that stand out for veteran plant sciences, general 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. 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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Here are the top-ranked plant sciences, general colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran plant sciences, general students better than Ohio State University-Main Campus this year. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the plant sciences, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick one of the top plant sciences, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full plant sciences, general report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Florida came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best plant 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, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the plant sciences, general program at University of Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong plant sciences, general program will find one at University of Maryland-College Park, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about plant sciences, general at University of Maryland-College Park
Arkansas State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the plant sciences, general program at Arkansas State University
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 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. More about the plant sciences, general program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Clemson University came in at #7 for veteran plant sciences, general students this year. Clemson University scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the plant sciences, general program at Clemson University
Middle Tennessee State University placed #8 among the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. Middle Tennessee State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full plant sciences, general report for Middle Tennessee State University
University of Missouri-Columbia placed #9 among the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the plant sciences, general program at University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Minnesota-Crookston ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 79.0 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.
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Utah State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing plant sciences, general. Utah State University scores 78.0 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 plant sciences, general program at Utah State University
University of Massachusetts-Amherst landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing plant sciences, general. It scores 77.2 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 33.3. See the full plant sciences, general report for University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Cornell University came in at #13 for veteran plant sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about plant sciences, general at Cornell University
University of California-Davis landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing plant sciences, general. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the plant sciences, general program at University of California-Davis
Montana State University placed #15 among the best plant sciences, general colleges for veterans. Montana State University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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The University of Tennessee-Knoxville came in at #16 for veteran plant sciences, general students this year. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full plant sciences, general report for The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing plant sciences, general. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College scores 72.3 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 plant sciences, general program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing plant sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full plant sciences, general report for SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Southeast Missouri State University came in at #19 for veteran plant sciences, general students this year. Southeast Missouri State University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about plant sciences, general at Southeast Missouri State University
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying plant 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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