by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study publishing, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 8 colleges that stand out for veteran publishing 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. 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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Here are the top-ranked publishing colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is Portland State University, our #1 publishing college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full publishing report for Portland State University
A rank of #2 makes Belmont University one of the top publishing colleges for veteran students. Belmont University scores 80.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 65.6, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full publishing report for Belmont University
George Washington University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best publishing colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full publishing report for George Washington University
Veteran students seeking a strong publishing program will find one at Brigham Young University, which ranked #4. Brigham Young University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full publishing report for Brigham Young University
Pace University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best publishing colleges for veterans. Pace University scores 73.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 52.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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New York University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing publishing. The school's overall veterans score is 69.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full publishing report for New York University
Emerson College placed #7 among the best publishing colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 59.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 49.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about publishing at Emerson College
Susquehanna University came in at #8 for veteran publishing students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 57.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 47.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about publishing at Susquehanna University
*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 publishing: 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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