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 531 colleges that serve veteran computer and information sciences, general students especially well, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Missouri University of Science and Technology the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in computer and information sciences, general. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Delaware came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at James Madison University
Veteran students seeking a strong computer and information sciences, general program will find one at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for University of Georgia
William & Mary ranked #7 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for William & Mary
University of South Florida placed #8 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #10 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. It scores 88.5 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-Whitewater
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East Carolina University placed #11 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. 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 East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scores 88.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #13 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #14 on our 2026 list of 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 ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full computer and information sciences, general report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology scores 86.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
University of Florida ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. 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 computer and information sciences, general program at University of Florida
Santa Fe College placed #18 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. Santa Fe College scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the computer and information sciences, general program at Santa Fe College
Winona State University placed #19 among the best computer and information sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for Winona State University
Rutgers University-Newark came in at #20 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. Rutgers University-Newark scores 86.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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Salt Lake Community College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 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 computer and information sciences, general report for Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #22 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. It scores 85.6 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 computer and information sciences, general at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about computer and information sciences, general at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Citadel Military College of South Carolina landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing computer and information sciences, general. Citadel Military College of South Carolina scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full computer and information sciences, general report for Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Western Michigan University came in at #25 for veteran computer and information sciences, general students this year. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 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 Western Michigan University
These computer and information sciences, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Texas State University | 83.01 |
| 52 | Collin County Community College District | 83.01 |
| 53 | Illinois State University | 83.01 |
| 54 | Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus | 83.00 |
| 55 | Broward College | 82.92 |
| 56 | Nassau Community College | 82.91 |
| 57 | Miami Dade College | 82.79 |
| 58 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 82.73 |
| 59 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 60 | University of Mary Washington | 82.63 |
These computer and information sciences, general colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 62 | Front Range Community College | 82.49 |
| 63 | California State University-Northridge | 82.46 |
| 64 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 65 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 66 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 67 | Bellevue University | 82.13 |
| 68 | Rowan University | 82.13 |
| 69 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 70 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
| 71 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 72 | Valencia College | 81.86 |
| 73 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College | 81.84 |
| 74 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 75 | Houston Community College | 81.75 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 77 | Colorado State University Global | 81.67 |
| 78 | Wake Technical Community College | 81.58 |
| 79 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 80 | Western Governors University | 81.53 |
*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 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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