by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study computer and information sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 337 programs that serve veteran computer and information sciences, general 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans below:
Missouri University of Science and Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. Missouri University of Science and Technology scores 91.1 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. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Missouri University of Science and Technology
A rank of #2 makes University of Delaware one of the top computer and information sciences, general colleges for veteran students. University of Delaware scores 91.1 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. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general, landing the #3 spot this year. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University is a great choice for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at James Madison University
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the computer and information sciences, general program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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William & Mary ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at William & Mary
University of South Florida came in at #7 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 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. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater placed #9 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 88.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. It scores 88.1 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 computer and information sciences, general report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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The University of Texas at Arlington placed #11 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Alabama at Birmingham placed #12 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 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. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #13 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at University of Virginia-Main Campus
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
University of Florida placed #15 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
More about the computer and information sciences, general program at University of Florida
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Rutgers University-Newark came in at #16 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. Rutgers University-Newark scores 86.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at Rutgers University-Newark
Salt Lake Community College came in at #17 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #18 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. Citadel Military College of South Carolina scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Western Michigan University came in at #20 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about computer and information sciences, general at Western Michigan University
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. It scores 85.4 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 computer and information sciences, general program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. 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 computer and information sciences, general report for University of Arkansas
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. University of Alabama in Huntsville scores 85.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. It scores 85.0 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 computer and information sciences, general program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for University of New Mexico-Main Campus
These computer and information sciences, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 52 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 53 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 54 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 55 | Houston Community College | 81.75 |
| 56 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 57 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 58 | Grand Valley State University | 81.50 |
| 59 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 60 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 61 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 62 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 63 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 80.90 |
| 64 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 65 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 66 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Augusta University | 80.45 |
| 68 | University at Buffalo | 80.41 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying computer and information sciences, general: 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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