by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 67 programs that stand out for veteran cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program will find one at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked #2. 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 biology and anatomical sciences program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at University of Georgia
University of South Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a great choice for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of Florida came in at #6 for veteran cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences report for University of Florida
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #8 for veteran cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences report for University of Arkansas
University of California-Santa Cruz placed #10 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at University of California-Santa Cruz
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Texas Tech University placed #11 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at Texas Tech University
University of California-Santa Barbara ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of California-Santa Barbara scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Connecticut landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at University of Connecticut
University of Kansas placed #14 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences report for University of Kansas
Illinois State University placed #15 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. Illinois State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Texas A&M University-College Station landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at Texas A&M University-College Station
Rowan University came in at #18 for veteran cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences students this year. Rowan University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at Rowan University
Grand Valley State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 81.5 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 biology and anatomical sciences program at Grand Valley State University
The University of Texas at Dallas placed #20 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Dallas scores 80.9 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at The University of Texas at Dallas
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Augusta University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences. It scores 80.5 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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at Augusta University
University of California-Los Angeles ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of California-Los Angeles scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences report for University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Irvine placed #23 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of California-Irvine scores 78.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at University of California-Irvine
Central Michigan University came in at #24 for veteran cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences students this year. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences at Central Michigan University
University of Colorado Boulder placed #25 among the best cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges for veterans. University of Colorado Boulder scores 78.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences program at University of Colorado Boulder
These cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 cell/cellular biology and anatomical sciences: 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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