by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study molecular biology, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 34 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing molecular biology, 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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No school served veteran molecular biology students better than University of Michigan-Ann Arbor this year. It scores 89.6 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 molecular biology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
A rank of #2 makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick one of the top molecular biology colleges for veteran students. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full molecular biology report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Veteran students seeking a strong molecular biology program will find one at Stony Brook University, which ranked #3. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about molecular biology at Stony Brook University
University of Kansas came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full molecular biology report for University of Kansas
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the molecular biology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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University of Iowa ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about molecular biology at University of Iowa
The University of Texas at Dallas ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. 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 molecular biology report for The University of Texas at Dallas
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire came in at #8 for veteran molecular biology students this year. It scores 80.6 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 molecular biology at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of California-Los Angeles ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of California-Los Angeles scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full molecular biology report for University of California-Los Angeles
George Washington University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the molecular biology program at George Washington University
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University of Wisconsin-Madison ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full molecular biology report for University of Wisconsin-Madison
University of Wyoming ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Wyoming scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about molecular biology at University of Wyoming
Central Connecticut State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.4 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 molecular biology program at Central Connecticut State University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus placed #14 among the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full molecular biology report for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Montclair State University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. Montclair State University scores 76.4 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 molecular biology program at Montclair State University
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Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #16 for veteran molecular biology students this year. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full molecular biology report for Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Cornell University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing molecular biology. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the molecular biology program at Cornell University
Johns Hopkins University placed #18 among the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about molecular biology at Johns Hopkins University
Brigham Young University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing molecular biology. Brigham Young 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. Read more about molecular biology at Brigham Young University
University of Vermont placed #20 among the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 73.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Read more about molecular biology at University of Vermont
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University of Michigan-Flint placed #21 among the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the molecular biology program at University of Michigan-Flint
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the molecular biology program at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
Lipscomb University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 69.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about molecular biology at Lipscomb University
Boston University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing molecular biology. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full molecular biology report for Boston University
University of Denver ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of Denver scores 71.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the molecular biology program at University of Denver
These molecular biology colleges also placed near the top 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 molecular biology: 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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