by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study advertising, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 56 programs that stand out for veteran advertising 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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Here are the top-ranked advertising colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Georgia, our #1 advertising college for veterans. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the advertising program at University of Georgia
A rank of #2 makes University of Florida one of the top advertising colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full advertising report for University of Florida
Western Michigan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing advertising, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the advertising program at Western Michigan University
A rank of #4 makes Texas Tech University one of the top advertising colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full advertising report for Texas Tech University
University of Central Florida came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 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 advertising at University of Central Florida
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Iowa State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full advertising report for Iowa State University
Washington State University placed #7 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. Washington State University scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about advertising at Washington State University
University of Southern Indiana came in at #8 for veteran advertising students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full advertising report for University of Southern Indiana
Texas State University came in at #9 for veteran advertising students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full advertising report for Texas State University
The University of Alabama ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about advertising at The University of Alabama
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Rowan University placed #11 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. It scores 82.1 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 advertising at Rowan University
University of South Carolina-Columbia placed #12 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. University of South Carolina-Columbia scores 81.6 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 advertising program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Ball State University came in at #13 for veteran advertising students this year. It scores 80.6 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. See the full advertising report for Ball State University
Appalachian State University placed #14 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full advertising report for Appalachian State University
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing advertising. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores 80.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full advertising report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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Central Michigan University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. 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. See the full advertising report for Central Michigan University
University of Memphis placed #17 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about advertising at University of Memphis
University of St Thomas placed #18 among the best advertising colleges for veterans. It scores 78.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 51.9, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about advertising at University of St Thomas
Marquette University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing advertising. Marquette University scores 77.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 55.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about advertising at Marquette University
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #20 for veteran advertising students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about advertising at The University of Texas at Austin
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Michigan State University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing advertising. It scores 76.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full advertising report for Michigan State University
Webster University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 88.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the advertising program at Webster University
Temple University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best advertising colleges for veterans. Temple University scores 76.4 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 advertising at Temple University
University of Houston landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing advertising. It scores 75.5 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. Read more about advertising at University of Houston
The University of Texas at El Paso landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing advertising. The University of Texas at El Paso scores 75.4 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 advertising at The University of Texas at El Paso
These advertising 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 advertising: 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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