by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social science teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 56 programs that stand out for veteran social science 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. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked social science teacher education colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran social science teacher education students better than University of Nebraska-Lincoln this year. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social science teacher education at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing social science teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education program at University of South Florida
A rank of #3 makes Winona State University one of the top social science teacher education colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 86.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social science teacher education program at Winona State University
Veteran students seeking a strong social science teacher education program will find one at Rhode Island College, which ranked #4. Rhode Island College scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social science teacher education report for Rhode Island College
Boise State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing social science teacher education, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 84.7 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 social science teacher education program at Boise State University
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Arkansas State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. Arkansas State University scores 83.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education program at Arkansas State University
Florida State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. Florida State University scores 82.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social science teacher education report for Florida State University
University of Northern Iowa placed #8 among the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Northern Iowa scores 82.2 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 social science teacher education report for University of Northern Iowa
University of Nevada-Reno placed #9 among the best social science 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social science teacher education report for University of Nevada-Reno
Western Governors University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing social science 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about social science teacher education at Western Governors University
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Central Washington University placed #11 among the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social science teacher education report for Central Washington University
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point came in at #12 for veteran social science teacher education students this year. University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social science teacher education report for University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Grand Canyon University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. It scores 75.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full social science teacher education report for Grand Canyon University
Lewis-Clark State College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. Lewis-Clark State College scores 75.3 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 social science teacher education program at Lewis-Clark State College
Wright State University-Main Campus landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. Wright State University-Main Campus scores 74.7 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 social science teacher education report for Wright State University-Main Campus
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Northwest Missouri State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. Northwest Missouri State University scores 74.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social science teacher education report for Northwest Missouri State University
Saginaw Valley State University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social science teacher education program at Saginaw Valley State University
The University of Montana-Western ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. The University of Montana-Western scores 74.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social science teacher education report for The University of Montana-Western
Montana State University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. It scores 74.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social science teacher education program at Montana State University
Brigham Young University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing social science teacher education. Brigham Young University scores 74.0 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.
Read more about social science teacher education at Brigham Young University
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Southern Utah University placed #21 among the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. Southern Utah University scores 73.6 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 social science teacher education at Southern Utah University
Upper Iowa University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. Upper Iowa University scores 73.5 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 social science teacher education program at Upper Iowa University
William Carey University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best social science teacher education colleges for veterans. William Carey University scores 72.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about social science teacher education at William Carey University
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh came in at #24 for veteran social science teacher education students this year. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh scores 72.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social science teacher education report for University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Valley City State University came in at #25 for veteran social science teacher education students this year. It scores 71.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full social science teacher education report for Valley City State University
Not far behind, these social science teacher education colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying social science 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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