by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study molecular genetics, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 7 colleges that stand out for veteran molecular genetics students, 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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Our analysis ranked Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in molecular genetics. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the molecular genetics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong molecular genetics program will find one at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about molecular genetics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
A rank of #3 makes University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus one of the top molecular genetics colleges for veteran students. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about molecular genetics at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Michigan State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing molecular genetics, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 76.6 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. See the full molecular genetics report for Michigan State University
Washington University in St Louis is a great choice for veterans pursuing molecular genetics, landing the #5 spot this year. Washington University in St Louis scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the molecular genetics program at Washington University in St Louis
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SUNY at Fredonia came in at #6 for veteran molecular genetics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about molecular genetics at SUNY at Fredonia
Duke University placed #7 among the best molecular genetics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 46.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the molecular genetics program at Duke University
*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 molecular genetics: 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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