by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study carpenters, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 7 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing carpenters, 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran carpenters students better than Ivy Tech Community College this year. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the carpenters program at Ivy Tech Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong carpenters program will find one at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 73.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the carpenters program at SUNY College of Technology at Delhi
Ranken Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best carpenters colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about carpenters at Ranken Technical College
Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem is a great choice for veterans pursuing carpenters, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 68.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about carpenters at Triangle Tech Inc-Bethlehem
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best carpenters colleges for veterans. Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology scores 67.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
See the full carpenters report for Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
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Johnson College came in at #6 for veteran carpenters students this year. Johnson College scores 51.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about carpenters at Johnson College
Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing carpenters. Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh scores 43.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the carpenters program at Triangle Tech Inc-Pittsburgh
*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 carpenters: 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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