by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study health teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 49 programs that stand out for veteran health 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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Here are the top-ranked health teacher education colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Nevada-Las Vegas the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in health teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the health teacher education program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Veteran students seeking a strong health teacher education program will find one at Winona State University, which ranked #2. It scores 86.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health teacher education report for Winona State University
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health teacher education program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
A rank of #4 makes University of New Mexico-Main Campus one of the top health teacher education colleges for veteran students. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about health teacher education at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rhode Island College is a great choice for veterans pursuing health teacher education, landing the #5 spot this year. Rhode Island College scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the health teacher education program at Rhode Island College
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University of Kentucky placed #6 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the health teacher education program at University of Kentucky
Illinois State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health teacher education program at Illinois State University
George Mason University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing health teacher education. George Mason University scores 82.2 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 health teacher education program at George Mason University
Southern Connecticut State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing health teacher education. Southern Connecticut State University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full health teacher education report for Southern Connecticut State University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing health teacher education. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full health teacher education report for North Dakota State University-Main Campus
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University of Nevada-Reno came in at #11 for veteran health teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health teacher education at University of Nevada-Reno
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #12 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the health teacher education program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University placed #13 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Wayne State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about health teacher education at Wayne State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato came in at #14 for veteran health teacher education students this year. Minnesota State University-Mankato scores 81.1 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 health teacher education report for Minnesota State University-Mankato
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #15 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about health teacher education at Minnesota State University Moorhead
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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia placed #16 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 80.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 52.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health teacher education program at Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Carroll University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Carroll University scores 79.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 72.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health teacher education at Carroll University
Central Michigan University placed #18 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the health teacher education program at Central Michigan University
Morgan State University placed #19 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Morgan State University scores 78.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health teacher education report for Morgan State University
Bridgewater State University placed #20 among the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Bridgewater State University scores 78.2 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 health teacher education report for Bridgewater State University
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Utah State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Utah State University scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about health teacher education at Utah State University
Saint Cloud State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. Saint Cloud State University scores 77.7 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 health teacher education program at Saint Cloud State University
Eastern Illinois University came in at #23 for veteran health teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health teacher education report for Eastern Illinois University
State University of New York at Cortland ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best health teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 77.2 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. See the full health teacher education report for State University of New York at Cortland
Indiana University-Bloomington came in at #25 for veteran health teacher education students this year. Indiana University-Bloomington scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full health teacher education report for Indiana University-Bloomington
These health 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 health 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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