by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study educational/instructional technology, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 91 schools that stand out for veteran educational/instructional technology students, 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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No school served veteran educational/instructional technology students better than University of Delaware this year. University of Delaware scores 91.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the educational/instructional technology program at University of Delaware
A rank of #2 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top educational/instructional technology colleges for veteran students. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about educational/instructional technology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #3 makes University of Georgia one of the top educational/instructional technology colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full educational/instructional technology report for University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong educational/instructional technology program will find one at University of South Florida, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about educational/instructional technology at University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a great choice for veterans pursuing educational/instructional technology, landing the #5 spot this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full educational/instructional technology report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
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East Carolina University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing educational/instructional technology. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full educational/instructional technology report for East Carolina University
San Diego State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about educational/instructional technology at San Diego State University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing educational/instructional technology. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full educational/instructional technology report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Arkansas placed #9 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full educational/instructional technology report for University of Arkansas
Boise State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing educational/instructional technology. Boise State University scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the educational/instructional technology program at Boise State University
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University of Central Florida landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing educational/instructional technology. It scores 84.7 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 educational/instructional technology program at University of Central Florida
University of Connecticut placed #12 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 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 educational/instructional technology program at University of Connecticut
Ohio University-Main Campus came in at #13 for veteran educational/instructional technology students this year. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 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 educational/instructional technology report for Ohio University-Main Campus
Miami University-Oxford placed #14 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about educational/instructional technology at Miami University-Oxford
National University came in at #15 for veteran educational/instructional technology students this year. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte came in at #16 for veteran educational/instructional technology students this year. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full educational/instructional technology report for University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Alabama ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. University of North Alabama scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about educational/instructional technology at University of North Alabama
Florida State University placed #18 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. 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. More about the educational/instructional technology program at Florida State University
The University of Alabama placed #19 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. The University of Alabama scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full educational/instructional technology report for The University of Alabama
George Mason University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. It scores 82.2 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 educational/instructional technology report for George Mason University
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Georgia State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the educational/instructional technology program at Georgia State University
Georgia Southern University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 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 educational/instructional technology report for Georgia Southern University
University of South Carolina-Columbia placed #23 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. It scores 81.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the educational/instructional technology program at University of South Carolina-Columbia
Western Governors University placed #24 among the best educational/instructional technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full educational/instructional technology report for Western Governors University
Wayne State University came in at #25 for veteran educational/instructional technology students this year. Wayne State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about educational/instructional technology at Wayne State University
These educational/instructional technology colleges also placed near the top 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 educational/instructional technology: 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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