by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study english/language arts teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 208 schools that stand out for veteran english/language arts teacher education students, 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. 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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Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 english/language arts teacher education college for veterans. 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. More about the english/language arts teacher education program at University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong english/language arts teacher education program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the english/language arts teacher education program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Georgia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english/language arts teacher education report for University of Georgia
University of South Florida came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at University of South Florida
East Carolina University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 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 english/language arts teacher education report for East Carolina University
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University of Florida placed #6 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the english/language arts teacher education program at University of Florida
Winona State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing english/language arts teacher education. 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. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at Winona State University
Western Michigan University placed #8 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 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 english/language arts teacher education program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #9 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english/language arts teacher education report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
State University of New York at Oswego came in at #10 for veteran english/language arts teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full english/language arts teacher education report for State University of New York at Oswego
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Rhode Island College came in at #11 for veteran english/language arts teacher education students this year. Rhode Island College scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the english/language arts teacher education program at Rhode Island College
Boise State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing english/language arts teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full english/language arts teacher education report for Boise State University
University of Connecticut ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Connecticut scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full english/language arts teacher education report for University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at Eastern Michigan University
Miami University-Oxford placed #15 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 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.
Read more about english/language arts teacher education at Miami University-Oxford
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Arkansas State University placed #16 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 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 english/language arts teacher education at Arkansas State University
University of Michigan-Dearborn placed #17 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Florida State University placed #18 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full english/language arts teacher education report for Florida State University
University of Northern Iowa came in at #19 for veteran english/language arts teacher education students this year. It scores 82.2 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 english/language arts teacher education at University of Northern Iowa
Georgia State University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing english/language arts teacher education. It scores 82.0 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 english/language arts teacher education at Georgia State University
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing english/language arts teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
SUNY Buffalo State University placed #22 among the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. 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 english/language arts teacher education report for SUNY Buffalo State University
University of Nevada-Reno ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best english/language arts teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Reno scores 81.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the english/language arts teacher education program at University of Nevada-Reno
Western Governors University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing english/language arts teacher education. Western Governors University scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about english/language arts teacher education at Western Governors University
University of Iowa came in at #25 for veteran english/language arts teacher education students this year. It scores 81.1 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 english/language arts teacher education at University of Iowa
These english/language arts 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 english/language arts 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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