by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study public relations, advertising, and applied communication, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 64 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong public relations, advertising, and applied communication program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of South Florida
University of Arkansas is a great choice for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for University of Arkansas
Veteran students seeking a strong public relations, advertising, and applied communication program will find one at Texas Tech University, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for Texas Tech University
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Boise State University placed #6 among the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Boise State University
Washington State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 84.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Washington State University
National University came in at #8 for veteran public relations, advertising, and applied communication students this year. It scores 82.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for National University
Florida State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Florida State University scores 82.4 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. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Florida State University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus came in at #10 for veteran public relations, advertising, and applied communication students this year. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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Grand Valley State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Grand Valley State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato placed #12 among the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Oakland University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Oakland University
Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Minnesota State University Moorhead
Ball State University placed #15 among the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Ball State University
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Sacred Heart University placed #17 among the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 56.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for Sacred Heart University
University of North Florida came in at #18 for veteran public relations, advertising, and applied communication students this year. It scores 78.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at University of North Florida
University of Colorado Boulder landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at University of Colorado Boulder
Central Connecticut State University came in at #20 for veteran public relations, advertising, and applied communication students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Central Connecticut State University
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University of Wisconsin-River Falls landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for University of Wisconsin-River Falls
University of Central Arkansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about public relations, advertising, and applied communication at University of Central Arkansas
University of West Florida came in at #23 for veteran public relations, advertising, and applied communication students this year. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full public relations, advertising, and applied communication report for University of West Florida
Azusa Pacific University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. It scores 76.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 62.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public relations, advertising, and applied communication program at Azusa Pacific University
Michigan State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing public relations, advertising, and applied communication. Michigan State University scores 76.6 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 public relations, advertising, and applied communication at Michigan State University
Not far behind, these public relations, advertising, and applied communication colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 public relations, advertising, and applied communication: 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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