by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study computer systems networking and telecommunications, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 85 colleges that serve veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students especially well, 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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Leading the list is East Carolina University, our #1 computer systems networking and telecommunications college for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at East Carolina University
Veteran students seeking a strong computer systems networking and telecommunications program will find one at Florida State College at Jacksonville, which ranked #2. It scores 85.5 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 systems networking and telecommunications program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Ohio University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications, landing the #3 spot this year. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at Ohio University-Main Campus
Collin County Community College District is a great choice for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications, landing the #4 spot this year. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at Collin County Community College District
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a great choice for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications, landing the #5 spot this year. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Front Range Community College came in at #6 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students this year. Front Range Community College 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 systems networking and telecommunications report for Front Range Community College
University of Minnesota-Duluth ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Houston Community College came in at #8 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students this year. Houston Community College scores 81.8 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 computer systems networking and telecommunications at Houston Community College
Western Governors University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Western Governors University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the computer systems networking and telecommunications program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
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Pima Community College placed #11 among the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. 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. Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at Pima Community College
Dallas College placed #12 among the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. Dallas College scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Dallas College
Austin Community College District ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Austin Community College District
Lake Washington Institute of Technology came in at #14 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Weber State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at Weber State University
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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. The school's overall veterans score is 79.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Johnson County Community College came in at #17 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students this year. It scores 78.8 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 systems networking and telecommunications program at Johnson County Community College
University of California-Irvine placed #18 among the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for University of California-Irvine
Anne Arundel Community College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. The school's overall veterans score is 78.3 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 systems networking and telecommunications at Anne Arundel Community College
Northwest Vista College placed #20 among the best computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges for veterans. It scores 78.0 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.
Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at Northwest Vista College
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University of Wisconsin-Stout landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. University of Wisconsin-Stout scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about computer systems networking and telecommunications at University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #22 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications 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 computer systems networking and telecommunications report for University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Ferris State University came in at #23 for veteran computer systems networking and telecommunications students this year. It scores 77.4 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. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Ferris State University
Kean University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. It scores 77.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full computer systems networking and telecommunications report for Kean University
Fox Valley Technical College landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing computer systems networking and telecommunications. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 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 systems networking and telecommunications report for Fox Valley Technical College
Not far behind, these computer systems networking and telecommunications colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*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 systems networking and telecommunications: 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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