by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study communication journalism media, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 593 schools that serve veteran communication journalism media students especially well, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 communication journalism media colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in communication journalism media. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication journalism media report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top communication journalism media colleges for veteran students. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication journalism media report for University of Delaware
A rank of #3 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top communication journalism media colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about communication journalism media at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication journalism media program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #5 makes James Madison University one of the top communication journalism media colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.6 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.
See the full communication journalism media report for James Madison University
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full communication journalism media report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication journalism media report for University of Georgia
University of South Florida landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full communication journalism media report for University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 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. More about the communication journalism media program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #10 for veteran communication journalism media students this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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.
See the full communication journalism media report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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East Carolina University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about communication journalism media at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #12 for veteran communication journalism media students this year. It scores 88.1 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 communication journalism media report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. It scores 87.9 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 communication journalism media program at The University of Texas at Arlington
San Diego State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full communication journalism media report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 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 communication journalism media report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the communication journalism media program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Stony Brook University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about communication journalism media at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full communication journalism media report for California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida came in at #19 for veteran communication journalism media students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about communication journalism media at University of Florida
Winona State University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. Winona State University scores 86.3 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 communication journalism media at Winona State University
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Rutgers University-Newark landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing communication journalism media. Rutgers University-Newark scores 86.1 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 communication journalism media at Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College came in at #22 for veteran communication journalism media students this year. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication journalism media program at Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #23 among the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full communication journalism media report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best communication journalism media colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the communication journalism media program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Western Michigan University came in at #25 for veteran communication journalism media students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about communication journalism media at Western Michigan University
These communication journalism media colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Arkansas State University | 83.41 |
| 52 | Southern New Hampshire University | 83.35 |
| 53 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 54 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 55 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 83.00 |
| 56 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 82.95 |
| 57 | Nassau Community College | 82.91 |
| 58 | National University | 82.75 |
| 59 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 60 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
These communication journalism media colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Texas A&M University-College Station | 82.53 |
| 62 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 63 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 64 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 65 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 66 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 67 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 68 | Bellevue University | 82.13 |
| 69 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 70 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 71 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 72 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 73 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 74 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 75 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | 81.77 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 77 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 78 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 79 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 80 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying communication journalism media: 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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