by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study business/managerial economics, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 98 programs that stand out for veteran business/managerial economics 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. 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. More about the business/managerial economics program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes James Madison University one of the top business/managerial economics colleges for veteran students. James Madison University scores 89.6 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 business/managerial economics program at James Madison University
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about business/managerial economics at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong business/managerial economics program will find one at The University of Texas at Arlington, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about business/managerial economics at The University of Texas at Arlington
Veteran students seeking a strong business/managerial economics program will find one at University of Alabama at Birmingham, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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California State University-Long Beach came in at #6 for veteran business/managerial economics students this year. It scores 86.7 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. Read more about business/managerial economics at California State University-Long Beach
University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing business/managerial economics. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about business/managerial economics at University of Arkansas
University of California-Santa Cruz landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing business/managerial economics. University of California-Santa Cruz scores 85.2 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 business/managerial economics at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Alabama in Huntsville came in at #9 for veteran business/managerial economics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full business/managerial economics report for University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Kentucky ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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University of Central Florida placed #11 among the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about business/managerial economics at University of Central Florida
Iowa State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 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. More about the business/managerial economics program at Iowa State University
Ohio University-Main Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. It scores 84.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the business/managerial economics program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Miami University-Oxford landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing business/managerial economics. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about business/managerial economics at Miami University-Oxford
Texas State University came in at #15 for veteran business/managerial economics students this year. Texas State University scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the business/managerial economics program at Texas State University
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. It scores 82.7 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 business/managerial economics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Georgia State University came in at #17 for veteran business/managerial economics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the business/managerial economics program at Georgia State University
Georgia Southern University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing business/managerial economics. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full business/managerial economics report for Georgia Southern University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College placed #19 among the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. It scores 81.8 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 business/managerial economics program at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
University of South Carolina-Columbia ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full business/managerial economics report for University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Grand Valley State University placed #21 among the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about business/managerial economics at Grand Valley State University
Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full business/managerial economics report for Virginia Commonwealth University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the business/managerial economics program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Belmont University came in at #24 for veteran business/managerial economics students this year. It scores 80.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 65.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about business/managerial economics at Belmont University
Appalachian State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best business/managerial economics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about business/managerial economics at Appalachian State University
These business/managerial economics colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying business/managerial economics: 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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