by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study chemistry teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 52 colleges that stand out for veteran chemistry teacher education 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans below:
Leading the list is Winona State University, our #1 chemistry teacher education college for veterans. Winona State University scores 86.3 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 chemistry teacher education program at Winona State University
State University of New York at Oswego is a great choice for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about chemistry teacher education at State University of New York at Oswego
Arkansas State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 83.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about chemistry teacher education at Arkansas State University
Veteran students seeking a strong chemistry teacher education program will find one at Illinois State University, which ranked #4. Illinois State University scores 83.0 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. More about the chemistry teacher education program at Illinois State University
University of Michigan-Dearborn came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Michigan-Dearborn scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the chemistry teacher education program at University of Michigan-Dearborn
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about chemistry teacher education at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
University of Nevada-Reno landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full chemistry teacher education report for University of Nevada-Reno
Western Governors University came in at #8 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. 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 chemistry teacher education report for Western Governors University
Minnesota State University-Mankato landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 81.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about chemistry teacher education at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #10 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead scores 80.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the chemistry teacher education program at Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Ball State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about chemistry teacher education at Ball State University
CUNY Queens College landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. It scores 79.2 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 chemistry teacher education report for CUNY Queens College
Duquesne University came in at #13 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. Duquesne University scores 78.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about chemistry teacher education at Duquesne University
Utah State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. Utah State University scores 78.0 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 chemistry teacher education program at Utah State University
Ferris State University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. Ferris State University scores 77.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the chemistry teacher education program at Ferris State University
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State University of New York at Cortland landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about chemistry teacher education at State University of New York at Cortland
Boston College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. Boston College scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 40.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the chemistry teacher education program at Boston College
University of Louisville ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 77.1 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. Read more about chemistry teacher education at University of Louisville
Northern Arizona University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 77.0 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 chemistry teacher education at Northern Arizona University
Liberty University placed #20 among the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Hofstra University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing chemistry teacher education. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the chemistry teacher education program at Hofstra University
Grand Canyon University came in at #22 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about chemistry teacher education at Grand Canyon University
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign came in at #23 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the chemistry teacher education program at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
South Dakota State University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best chemistry teacher education colleges for veterans. South Dakota State University scores 74.7 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 chemistry teacher education at South Dakota State University
Northwest Missouri State University came in at #25 for veteran chemistry teacher education students this year. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full chemistry teacher education report for Northwest Missouri State University
These chemistry teacher education 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 chemistry 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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