by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study project management, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 61 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing project management, 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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Here are the top-ranked project management colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of New Mexico-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in project management. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full project management report for University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Ohio University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing project management, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 84.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full project management report for Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the project management program at University of Kansas
George Mason University is a great choice for veterans pursuing project management, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about project management at George Mason University
Bellevue University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the project management program at Bellevue University
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Colorado State University Global placed #6 among the best project management colleges for veterans. It scores 81.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the project management program at Colorado State University Global
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide placed #7 among the best project management colleges for veterans. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about project management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Oakland University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing project management. Oakland University scores 80.8 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 project management at Oakland University
Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing project management. Minnesota State University Moorhead scores 80.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about project management at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Golden Gate University came in at #10 for veteran project management students this year. Golden Gate University scores 80.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 86.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full project management report for Golden Gate University
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University of Alaska Anchorage placed #11 among the best project management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at University of Alaska Anchorage
University of Wisconsin-Platteville landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing project management. It scores 80.2 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 project management at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Park University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing project management. The school's overall veterans score is 79.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the project management program at Park University
American University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing project management. The school's overall veterans score is 79.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 48.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full project management report for American University
George Washington University came in at #15 for veteran project management students this year. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about project management at George Washington University
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Central Michigan University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing project management. Central Michigan University scores 78.6 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 project management at Central Michigan University
Sam Houston State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at Sam Houston State University
Liberty University came in at #18 for veteran project management students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at Liberty University
Wentworth Institute of Technology came in at #19 for veteran project management students this year. Wentworth Institute of Technology scores 76.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 66.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about project management at Wentworth Institute of Technology
Columbia Basin College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. Columbia Basin College scores 76.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the project management program at Columbia Basin College
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City University of Seattle placed #21 among the best project management colleges for veterans. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at City University of Seattle
Saint Louis University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 50.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the project management program at Saint Louis University
Florida Institute of Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. Florida Institute of Technology scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 61.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full project management report for Florida Institute of Technology
Georgetown University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best project management colleges for veterans. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at Georgetown University
Regis University placed #25 among the best project management colleges for veterans. Regis University scores 73.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 61.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the project management program at Regis University
These project management 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 project management: 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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