by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study curriculum and instruction, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 168 programs that stand out for veteran curriculum and instruction students, 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. 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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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in curriculum and instruction. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for University of South Florida
East Carolina University is a great choice for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction, landing the #3 spot this year. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the curriculum and instruction program at East Carolina University
A rank of #4 makes The University of Texas at Arlington one of the top curriculum and instruction colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about curriculum and instruction at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great choice for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about curriculum and instruction at University of Alabama at Birmingham
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University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #6 among the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the curriculum and instruction program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida placed #7 among the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 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 curriculum and instruction at University of Florida
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Franklin University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about curriculum and instruction at Franklin University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of Maryland-College Park ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for University of Maryland-College Park
State University of New York at Oswego ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about curriculum and instruction at State University of New York at Oswego
Boise State University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full curriculum and instruction report for Boise State University
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the curriculum and instruction program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full curriculum and instruction report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
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University of Connecticut came in at #16 for veteran curriculum and instruction students this year. It scores 84.3 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 curriculum and instruction report for University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus came in at #17 for veteran curriculum and instruction students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. It scores 84.0 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 curriculum and instruction program at University of Kansas
University of Southern Indiana landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. University of Southern Indiana scores 83.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the curriculum and instruction program at University of Southern Indiana
Arkansas State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full curriculum and instruction report for Arkansas State University
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Southern New Hampshire University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing curriculum and instruction. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about curriculum and instruction at Southern New Hampshire University
Illinois State University placed #22 among the best curriculum and instruction colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full curriculum and instruction report for Illinois State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #23 for veteran curriculum and instruction students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about curriculum and instruction at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #24 for veteran curriculum and instruction students this year. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about curriculum and instruction at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Florida State University came in at #25 for veteran curriculum and instruction students this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about curriculum and instruction at Florida State University
Not far behind, these curriculum and instruction 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 curriculum and instruction: 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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