by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study biology/biological sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 883 programs that serve veteran biology/biological sciences, general 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran biology/biological sciences, general students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong biology/biological sciences, general program will find one at Missouri University of Science and Technology, which ranked #2. Missouri University of Science and Technology scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about biology/biological sciences, general at Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Delaware came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Delaware scores 91.1 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. Read more about biology/biological sciences, general at University of Delaware
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 90.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biology/biological sciences, general at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing biology/biological sciences, general, landing the #5 spot this year. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
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James Madison University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full biology/biological sciences, general report for James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor placed #7 among the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full biology/biological sciences, general report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at University of Georgia
William & Mary placed #9 among the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. William & Mary scores 89.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing biology/biological sciences, general. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at University of South Florida
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about biology/biological sciences, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing biology/biological sciences, general. It scores 88.5 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 biology/biological sciences, general at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing biology/biological sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full biology/biological sciences, general report for East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #14 for veteran biology/biological sciences, general students this year. It scores 88.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full biology/biological sciences, general report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #15 for veteran biology/biological sciences, general students this year. It scores 87.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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San Diego State University placed #16 among the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 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 biology/biological sciences, general at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #18 for veteran biology/biological sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about biology/biological sciences, general at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #19 for veteran biology/biological sciences, general students this year. University of Virginia-Main Campus scores 87.5 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 biology/biological sciences, general program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University placed #20 among the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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California State University-Long Beach ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at University of Florida
Winona State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. Winona State University scores 86.3 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 biology/biological sciences, general report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full biology/biological sciences, general report for Rutgers University-Newark
Binghamton University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best biology/biological sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biology/biological sciences, general program at Binghamton University
These biology/biological sciences, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Miami University-Oxford | 83.63 |
| 52 | Portland State University | 83.58 |
| 53 | University of Nebraska at Omaha | 83.46 |
| 54 | Arkansas State University | 83.41 |
| 55 | Rutgers University-Camden | 83.32 |
| 56 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 57 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 58 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 83.00 |
| 59 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 60 | Miami Dade College | 82.79 |
These biology/biological sciences, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 62 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 63 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
| 64 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 65 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 66 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 67 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 68 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 69 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 70 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 71 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 72 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 73 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 74 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 75 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 76 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 77 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 78 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| 79 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 80 | Houston Community College | 81.75 |
*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 biology/biological 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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