by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 281 colleges that serve veteran biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students especially well, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans below:
No school served veteran biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Veteran students seeking a strong biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program will find one at University of Georgia, which ranked #5. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Georgia
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
East Carolina University placed #7 among the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 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 100.0. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #11 for veteran biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 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 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach placed #13 among the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Florida
Binghamton University came in at #15 for veteran biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students this year. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for Binghamton University
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. It scores 85.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 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 biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at University of Maryland-College Park
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse placed #20 among the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Texas Tech University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology program at Texas Tech University
Boise State University came in at #23 for veteran biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology students this year. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo placed #25 among the best biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 84.6 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. See the full biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
These biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology colleges also placed near the top this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 52 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 53 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 54 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| 55 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 56 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 57 | Towson University | 80.91 |
*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 biochemistry, biophysics and 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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