by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study biology teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 100 colleges that stand out for veteran biology teacher education 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked biology teacher education colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 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 biology teacher education at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong biology teacher education program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about biology teacher education at University of Delaware
Winona State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing biology teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biology teacher education program at Winona State University
Western Michigan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing biology teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full biology teacher education report for Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong biology teacher education program will find one at State University of New York at Oswego, which ranked #5. State University of New York at Oswego scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the biology teacher education program at State University of New York at Oswego
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University of Connecticut ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education 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. See the full biology teacher education report for University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University came in at #7 for veteran biology teacher education students this year. It scores 84.3 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 biology teacher education report for Eastern Michigan University
Miami University-Oxford placed #8 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. Miami University-Oxford scores 83.6 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 biology teacher education at Miami University-Oxford
Illinois State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing biology teacher education. Illinois State University scores 83.0 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 biology teacher education program at Illinois State University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus came in at #10 for veteran biology teacher education students this year. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 81.8 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 Nevada-Reno ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Reno scores 81.7 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 biology teacher education program at University of Nevada-Reno
Western Governors University placed #12 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full biology teacher education report for Western Governors University
Minnesota State University Moorhead ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full biology teacher education report for Minnesota State University Moorhead
Ball State University placed #14 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. Ball State University scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the biology teacher education program at Ball State University
CUNY Queens College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. CUNY Queens College scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about biology teacher education at CUNY Queens College
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Weber State University placed #16 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full biology teacher education report for Weber State University
Duquesne University placed #17 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about biology teacher education at Duquesne University
University of California-Irvine ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the biology teacher education program at University of California-Irvine
Central Michigan University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing biology teacher education. It scores 78.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the biology teacher education program at Central Michigan University
University of Wyoming ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Wyoming scores 78.4 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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Bridgewater State University placed #21 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 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 biology teacher education program at Bridgewater State University
SUNY College at Potsdam placed #22 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about biology teacher education at SUNY College at Potsdam
Utah State University came in at #23 for veteran biology teacher education students this year. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about biology teacher education at Utah State University
Marquette University placed #24 among the best biology teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 77.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 55.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about biology teacher education at Marquette University
Ferris State University landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing biology teacher education. Ferris State University scores 77.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about biology teacher education at Ferris State University
Not far behind, these biology teacher education 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 biology teacher education: 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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