by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study cell/cellular and molecular biology, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 46 programs that serve veteran cell/cellular 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students better than University of Michigan-Ann Arbor this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing cell/cellular and molecular biology, landing the #2 spot this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes University of Cincinnati-Main Campus one of the top cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
A rank of #4 makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus one of the top cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
A rank of #5 makes University of Arkansas one of the top cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veteran students. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of California-Santa Cruz placed #6 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 85.2 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 cell/cellular and molecular biology report for University of California-Santa Cruz
Texas Tech University placed #7 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at Texas Tech University
University of Connecticut came in at #8 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. 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. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for University of Connecticut
University of Kansas came in at #9 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for University of Kansas
Illinois State University came in at #10 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. It scores 83.0 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 cell/cellular and molecular biology program at Illinois State University
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Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #11 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. It scores 82.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for Texas A&M University-College Station
Rowan University came in at #12 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at Rowan University
Grand Valley State University came in at #13 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at Grand Valley State University
The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #14 for veteran cell/cellular and molecular biology students this year. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for The University of Texas at Dallas
Augusta University placed #15 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. Augusta University scores 80.5 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.
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University of California-Los Angeles ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. University of California-Los Angeles scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at University of California-Los Angeles
Central Michigan University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at Central Michigan University
University of Colorado Boulder placed #18 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at University of Colorado Boulder
University of Arizona placed #19 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the cell/cellular and molecular biology program at University of Arizona
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of Missouri-Kansas City ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at University of Missouri-Kansas City
The University of Texas at Austin placed #22 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Austin scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at The University of Texas at Austin
University of Rhode Island ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at University of Rhode Island
University of California-Riverside placed #24 among the best cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular and molecular biology report for University of California-Riverside
Arizona State University Campus Immersion landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular and molecular biology. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular and molecular biology at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
These cell/cellular and molecular biology colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 cell/cellular 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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