by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study drama and dance teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 27 programs that stand out for veteran drama and dance 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans below:
Leading the list is East Carolina University, our #1 drama and dance teacher education college for veterans. 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. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for East Carolina University
Ball State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. 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 drama and dance teacher education at Ball State University
A rank of #3 makes Weber State University one of the top drama and dance teacher education colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Weber State University
Central Connecticut State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing drama and dance teacher education, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at Central Connecticut State University
A rank of #5 makes Bridgewater State University one of the top drama and dance teacher education colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Bridgewater State University
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Greensboro scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Hofstra University came in at #7 for veteran drama and dance teacher education students this year. Hofstra University scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.9, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Hofstra University
Oklahoma City University placed #8 among the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 80.8, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Oklahoma City University
Utah Valley University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. Utah Valley University scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at Utah Valley University
University of Northern Colorado placed #10 among the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about drama and dance teacher education at University of Northern Colorado
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Brigham Young University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Brigham Young University
Niagara University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 71.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at Niagara University
Butler University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing drama and dance teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 59.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Butler University
Southern Utah University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. Southern Utah University scores 73.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Southern Utah University
CUNY Hunter College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing drama and dance teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 73.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full drama and dance teacher education report for CUNY Hunter College
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Keene State College placed #16 among the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. Keene State College scores 72.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Keene State College
University of Central Oklahoma landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing drama and dance teacher education. University of Central Oklahoma scores 71.8 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 drama and dance teacher education program at University of Central Oklahoma
Boston University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 71.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Boston University
Columbus State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. Columbus State University scores 70.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Columbus State University
Elmhurst University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing drama and dance teacher education. Elmhurst University scores 68.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 65.2, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Elmhurst University
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Harding University came in at #21 for veteran drama and dance teacher education students this year. Harding University scores 66.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at Harding University
Adelphi University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best drama and dance teacher education colleges for veterans. Adelphi University scores 63.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 57.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the drama and dance teacher education program at Adelphi University
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras came in at #23 for veteran drama and dance teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the drama and dance teacher education program at University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
University of Sioux Falls came in at #24 for veteran drama and dance teacher education students this year. It scores 62.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about drama and dance teacher education at University of Sioux Falls
Lee University came in at #25 for veteran drama and dance teacher education students this year. It scores 61.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full drama and dance teacher education report for Lee University
These drama and dance teacher education colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
Our ranking weighs the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying drama and dance 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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