by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study broadcast journalism, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 18 schools that stand out for veteran broadcast journalism students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 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 broadcast journalism program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes Washington State University one of the top broadcast journalism colleges for veteran students. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full broadcast journalism report for Washington State University
University of South Carolina-Columbia is a great choice for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 81.6 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 broadcast journalism program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
A rank of #4 makes Bowling Green State University-Main Campus one of the top broadcast journalism colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the broadcast journalism program at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Morgan State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. Morgan State University scores 78.3 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 broadcast journalism at Morgan State University
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Northern Kentucky University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about broadcast journalism at Northern Kentucky University
CUNY Brooklyn College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. It scores 75.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about broadcast journalism at CUNY Brooklyn College
SUNY Brockport placed #8 among the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about broadcast journalism at SUNY Brockport
University of Miami placed #9 among the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full broadcast journalism report for University of Miami
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full broadcast journalism report for University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
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Western Kentucky University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. The school's overall veterans score is 73.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about broadcast journalism at Western Kentucky University
Syracuse University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. Syracuse University scores 73.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 43.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full broadcast journalism report for Syracuse University
Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. It scores 73.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full broadcast journalism report for Metropolitan State University of Denver
University of North Texas came in at #14 for veteran broadcast journalism students this year. University of North Texas scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about broadcast journalism at University of North Texas
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. University of Central Oklahoma scores 71.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about broadcast journalism at University of Central Oklahoma
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State University of New York at Plattsburgh ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 61.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full broadcast journalism report for State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Chapman University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing broadcast journalism. Chapman University scores 57.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the broadcast journalism program at Chapman University
Onondaga Community College placed #18 among the best broadcast journalism colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 54.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about broadcast journalism at Onondaga Community College
*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 broadcast journalism: 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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