by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study special education and teaching, general, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 275 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general, 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. 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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University of Delaware tops our 2026 ranking of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. 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. Read more about special education and teaching, general at University of Delaware
Ohio State University-Main Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 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 special education and teaching, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong special education and teaching, general program will find one at University of Georgia, which ranked #3. It scores 89.3 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 66.7. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Georgia
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a great choice for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general, landing the #4 spot this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the special education and teaching, general program at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
A rank of #5 makes East Carolina University one of the top special education and teaching, general colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about special education and teaching, general at East Carolina University
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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #7 among the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. It scores 87.6 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 special education and teaching, general at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Florida
Winona State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about special education and teaching, general at Winona State University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
More about the special education and teaching, general program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Western Michigan University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about special education and teaching, general at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #12 among the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 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. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 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. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.1 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 special education and teaching, general at University of Maryland-College Park
University of New Mexico-Main Campus placed #15 among the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about special education and teaching, general at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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University of Kentucky ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the special education and teaching, general program at University of Kentucky
Boise State University placed #17 among the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full special education and teaching, general report for Boise State University
University of Central Florida landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about special education and teaching, general at University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee came in at #19 for veteran special education and teaching, general students this year. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full special education and teaching, general report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Connecticut placed #20 among the best special education and teaching, general colleges for veterans. 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.
More about the special education and teaching, general program at University of Connecticut
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Eastern Michigan University came in at #21 for veteran special education and teaching, general students this year. It scores 84.3 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 special education and teaching, general program at Eastern Michigan University
Ohio University-Main Campus came in at #22 for veteran special education and teaching, general students this year. It scores 84.1 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. See the full special education and teaching, general report for Ohio University-Main Campus
University of Kansas came in at #23 for veteran special education and teaching, general students this year. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the special education and teaching, general program at University of Kansas
Miami University-Oxford came in at #24 for veteran special education and teaching, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full special education and teaching, general report for Miami University-Oxford
University of Nebraska at Omaha landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing special education and teaching, general. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 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 special education and teaching, general program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Not far behind, these special education and teaching, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
| 52 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
| 53 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 54 | Mississippi State University | 80.59 |
| 55 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
*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 special education and teaching, general: 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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