by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study computer software and media applications, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 115 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing computer software and media applications, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked computer software and media applications colleges for veterans:
University of Georgia tops our 2026 ranking of the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full computer software and media applications report for University of Georgia
A rank of #2 makes Santa Fe College one of the top computer software and media applications colleges for veteran students. It scores 86.3 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 100.0. Read more about computer software and media applications at Santa Fe College
Veteran students seeking a strong computer software and media applications program will find one at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full computer software and media applications report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
A rank of #4 makes Florida State College at Jacksonville one of the top computer software and media applications colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 85.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about computer software and media applications at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Veteran students seeking a strong computer software and media applications program will find one at University of California-Santa Cruz, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about computer software and media applications at University of California-Santa Cruz
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University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 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 software and media applications program at University of Maryland Global Campus
Hillsborough Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the computer software and media applications program at Hillsborough Community College
Southern New Hampshire University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full computer software and media applications report for Southern New Hampshire University
Dakota State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full computer software and media applications report for Dakota State University
Illinois State University came in at #10 for veteran computer software and media applications students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about computer software and media applications at Illinois State University
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Collin County Community College District came in at #11 for veteran computer software and media applications students this year. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer software and media applications report for Collin County Community College District
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. It scores 83.0 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. More about the computer software and media applications program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Broward College came in at #13 for veteran computer software and media applications students this year. It scores 82.9 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 computer software and media applications report for Broward College
Miami Dade College came in at #14 for veteran computer software and media applications students this year. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer software and media applications program at Miami Dade College
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #15 for veteran computer software and media applications students this year. Texas A&M University-College Station scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full computer software and media applications report for Texas A&M University-College Station
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George Mason University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full computer software and media applications report for George Mason University
Rowan University placed #17 among the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 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 software and media applications program at Rowan University
University of Minnesota-Duluth landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about computer software and media applications at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Valencia College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about computer software and media applications at Valencia College
Western Governors University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. It scores 81.5 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 computer software and media applications report for Western Governors University
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about computer software and media applications at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Seminole State College of Florida placed #22 among the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. It scores 80.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the computer software and media applications program at Seminole State College of Florida
Palm Beach State College placed #23 among the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. Palm Beach State College scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer software and media applications report for Palm Beach State College
Appalachian State University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing computer software and media applications. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer software and media applications program at Appalachian State University
Purdue University-Main Campus placed #25 among the best computer software and media applications colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 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. More about the computer software and media applications program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Not far behind, these computer software and media applications 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 computer software and media applications: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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