by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study investments and securities, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 6 colleges that stand out for veteran investments and securities 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 University of Northern Iowa the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in investments and securities. It scores 82.2 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 investments and securities report for University of Northern Iowa
A rank of #2 makes University of North Dakota one of the top investments and securities colleges for veteran students. It scores 77.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the investments and securities program at University of North Dakota
Creighton University is a great choice for veterans pursuing investments and securities, landing the #3 spot this year. Creighton University scores 74.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full investments and securities report for Creighton University
A rank of #4 makes Pace University one of the top investments and securities colleges for veteran students. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 52.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the investments and securities program at Pace University
Veteran students seeking a strong investments and securities program will find one at Nichols College, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 57.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 67.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
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Lynn University came in at #6 for veteran investments and securities students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 55.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 63.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the investments and securities program at Lynn University
*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 investments and securities: 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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