by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study radio and television, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 54 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing radio and television, 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. 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 San Diego State University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in radio and television. 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. See the full radio and television report for San Diego State University
A rank of #2 makes University of Florida one of the top radio and television colleges for veteran students. It scores 86.4 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 radio and television program at University of Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong radio and television program will find one at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, which ranked #3. 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. See the full radio and television report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong radio and television program will find one at State University of New York at Oswego, which ranked #4. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full radio and television report for State University of New York at Oswego
University of Kentucky is a great choice for veterans pursuing radio and television, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 84.8 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.
Read more about radio and television at University of Kentucky
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Texas Tech University placed #6 among the best radio and television colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 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 radio and television program at Texas Tech University
University of Central Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing radio and television. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about radio and television at University of Central Florida
Ohio University-Main Campus came in at #8 for veteran radio and television students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the radio and television program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Texas State University came in at #9 for veteran radio and television students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full radio and television report for Texas State University
California State University-Northridge ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best radio and television colleges for veterans. It scores 82.5 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 radio and television report for California State University-Northridge
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Wayne State University came in at #11 for veteran radio and television students this year. It scores 81.2 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 radio and television report for Wayne State University
Appalachian State University came in at #12 for veteran radio and television students this year. Appalachian State University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the radio and television program at Appalachian State University
California State University-Fullerton ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best radio and television colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full radio and television report for California State University-Fullerton
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best radio and television colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full radio and television report for Eastern Kentucky University
Austin Community College District landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing radio and television. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full radio and television report for Austin Community College District
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San Francisco State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing radio and television. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the radio and television program at San Francisco State University
Sam Houston State University placed #17 among the best radio and television colleges for veterans. 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 66.7. More about the radio and television program at Sam Houston State University
Northern Arizona University came in at #18 for veteran radio and television students this year. Northern Arizona University scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the radio and television program at Northern Arizona University
The University of Texas at Austin came in at #19 for veteran radio and television students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full radio and television report for The University of Texas at Austin
Montclair State University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing radio and television. It scores 76.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the radio and television program at Montclair State University
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Temple University placed #21 among the best radio and television colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about radio and television at Temple University
Hofstra University placed #22 among the best radio and television colleges for veterans. Hofstra University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 48.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about radio and television at Hofstra University
CUNY Brooklyn College came in at #23 for veteran radio and television students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full radio and television report for CUNY Brooklyn College
California State University-Chico came in at #24 for veteran radio and television students this year. It scores 75.5 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 radio and television at California State University-Chico
University of Houston placed #25 among the best radio and television colleges for veterans. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about radio and television at University of Houston
Not far behind, these radio and television 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 radio and television: 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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