by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study journalism, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 183 schools that stand out for veteran journalism 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. 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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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in 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 journalism program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top journalism colleges for veteran students. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full journalism report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the journalism program at University of Georgia
University of South Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about journalism at University of South Florida
A rank of #5 makes Rutgers University-New Brunswick one of the top journalism colleges for veteran students. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the journalism program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater placed #6 among the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 88.5 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 journalism report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
San Diego State University placed #7 among the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the journalism program at San Diego State University
Stony Brook University placed #8 among the best journalism colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 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 journalism program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 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. More about the journalism program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the journalism program at University of Florida
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Rutgers University-Newark ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. Rutgers University-Newark scores 86.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about journalism at Rutgers University-Newark
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing journalism. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about journalism at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing journalism. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about journalism at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 85.3 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. See the full journalism report for University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park came in at #15 for veteran journalism students this year. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about journalism at University of Maryland-College Park
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing journalism. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the journalism program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
State University of New York at Oswego ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. State University of New York at Oswego scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the journalism program at State University of New York at Oswego
Texas Tech University came in at #18 for veteran journalism students this year. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 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 journalism report for Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 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 journalism at University of Kentucky
University of Central Florida ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 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 66.7.
More about the journalism program at University of Central Florida
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California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo came in at #21 for veteran journalism students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about journalism at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Iowa State University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing journalism. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about journalism at Iowa State University
University of Connecticut placed #23 among the best journalism colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about journalism at University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing journalism. It scores 84.1 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 journalism at Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best journalism colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the journalism program at University of Kansas
These journalism 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 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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