by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study graphic communications, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 60 colleges that stand out for veteran graphic communications students, 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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Here are the top-ranked graphic communications colleges for veterans:
Salt Lake Community College tops our 2026 ranking of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the graphic communications program at Salt Lake Community College
Florida State College at Jacksonville is a great choice for veterans pursuing graphic communications, landing the #2 spot this year. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full graphic communications report for Florida State College at Jacksonville
A rank of #3 makes California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo one of the top graphic communications colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the graphic communications program at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
University of Maryland Global Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing graphic communications, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about graphic communications at University of Maryland Global Campus
Miami Dade College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 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 graphic communications report for Miami Dade College
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Front Range Community College placed #6 among the best graphic communications 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, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the graphic communications program at Front Range Community College
University of Northern Iowa placed #7 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the graphic communications program at University of Northern Iowa
George Mason University came in at #8 for veteran graphic communications students this year. George Mason University scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic communications at George Mason University
University of Minnesota-Duluth ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the graphic communications program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Houston Community College came in at #10 for veteran graphic communications students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full graphic communications report for Houston Community College
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Bowling Green State University-Main Campus came in at #11 for veteran graphic communications students this year. It scores 80.3 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 graphic communications report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Dallas College came in at #12 for veteran graphic communications students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the graphic communications program at Dallas College
Carroll University placed #13 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 72.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the graphic communications program at Carroll University
Regent University placed #14 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 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 graphic communications report for Regent University
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College scores 79.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about graphic communications at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
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Tarrant County College District landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing graphic communications. Tarrant County College District scores 78.2 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 graphic communications report for Tarrant County College District
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #17 for veteran graphic communications students this year. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full graphic communications report for University of Wisconsin-Stout
Indian River State College came in at #18 for veteran graphic communications students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full graphic communications report for Indian River State College
Ferris State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. Ferris State University scores 77.4 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. See the full graphic communications report for Ferris State University
Sam Houston State University placed #20 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the graphic communications program at Sam Houston State University
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Academy of Art University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing graphic communications. Academy of Art University scores 76.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 96.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full graphic communications report for Academy of Art University
Webster University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 88.2, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full graphic communications report for Webster University
New Jersey Institute of Technology placed #23 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full graphic communications report for New Jersey Institute of Technology
Pikes Peak State College came in at #24 for veteran graphic communications students this year. Pikes Peak State College scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about graphic communications at Pikes Peak State College
Arizona State University Campus Immersion placed #25 among the best graphic communications colleges for veterans. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about graphic communications at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
These graphic communications 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 graphic communications: 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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