by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study biological and biomedical sciences, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 41 schools that stand out for veteran biological and biomedical sciences, other students, 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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Leading the list is University of South Florida, our #1 biological and biomedical sciences, other college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at University of South Florida
East Carolina University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 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 100.0. See the full biological and biomedical sciences, other report for East Carolina University
A rank of #3 makes Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University one of the top biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veteran students. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full biological and biomedical sciences, other report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Stony Brook University is a great choice for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 87.1 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 biological and biomedical sciences, other report for Stony Brook University
University of Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other. 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 biological and biomedical sciences, other report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 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. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of Minnesota-Duluth placed #8 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Middle Tennessee State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other. It scores 81.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Middle Tennessee State University
Wayne State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other. It scores 81.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at Wayne State University
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus placed #11 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Indiana University-Bloomington placed #12 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Indiana University-Bloomington
Liberty University placed #13 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Liberty University
Cornell University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. Cornell University scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 41.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at Cornell University
University of South Alabama landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other. University of South Alabama scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of New Haven placed #16 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 59.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at University of New Haven
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing biological and biomedical sciences, other. The school's overall veterans score is 75.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the biological and biomedical sciences, other program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Xavier University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. Xavier University scores 75.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 56.4, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Xavier University
University of Miami placed #19 among the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. University of Miami scores 74.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full biological and biomedical sciences, other report for University of Miami
Shenandoah University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 75.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Shenandoah University
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Indiana University-Indianapolis ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 73.3 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. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Indiana University-Indianapolis
University of Vermont ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at University of Vermont
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 73.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Boston University came in at #24 for veteran biological and biomedical sciences, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 41.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about biological and biomedical sciences, other at Boston University
Kansas State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best biological and biomedical sciences, other colleges for veterans. Kansas State University scores 71.0 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 biological and biomedical sciences, other report for Kansas State University
These biological and biomedical sciences, other 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 biological and biomedical sciences, other: 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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