by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social studies teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 120 colleges that stand out for veteran social studies 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. 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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No school served veteran social studies teacher education students better than University of Georgia this year. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social studies teacher education report for University of Georgia
A rank of #2 makes East Carolina University one of the top social studies teacher education colleges for veteran students. 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. More about the social studies teacher education program at East Carolina University
University of Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing social studies teacher education, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the social studies teacher education program at University of Florida
Western Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social studies teacher education report for Western Michigan University
A rank of #5 makes University of Washington-Seattle Campus one of the top social studies teacher education colleges for veteran students. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Wisconsin-La Crosse placed #6 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social studies teacher education program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
State University of New York at Oswego placed #7 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. State University of New York at Oswego scores 84.9 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 social studies teacher education program at State University of New York at Oswego
Rhode Island College placed #8 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full social studies teacher education report for Rhode Island College
University of Kentucky landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing social studies teacher education. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the social studies teacher education program at University of Kentucky
Eastern Michigan University placed #10 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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Miami University-Oxford came in at #11 for veteran social studies teacher education students this year. It scores 83.6 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. More about the social studies teacher education program at Miami University-Oxford
University of Michigan-Dearborn came in at #12 for veteran social studies teacher education students this year. It scores 82.5 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. More about the social studies teacher education program at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Georgia State University came in at #13 for veteran social studies teacher education students this year. It scores 82.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social studies teacher education report for Georgia State University
University of Minnesota-Duluth ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Minnesota-Duluth scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the social studies teacher education program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social studies teacher education. North Dakota State University-Main Campus scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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SUNY Buffalo State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing social studies 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 social studies teacher education report for SUNY Buffalo State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato placed #17 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. Minnesota State University-Mankato scores 81.1 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 studies teacher education program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
University of Iowa ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Iowa scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social studies teacher education report for University of Iowa
Minnesota State University Moorhead came in at #19 for veteran social studies 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social studies teacher education report for Minnesota State University Moorhead
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire came in at #20 for veteran social studies teacher education students this year. University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire scores 80.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Ball State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 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 social studies teacher education at Ball State University
Purdue University-Main Campus placed #22 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 80.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social studies teacher education report for Purdue University-Main Campus
CUNY Queens College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. CUNY Queens College scores 79.2 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 studies teacher education report for CUNY Queens College
Duquesne University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing social studies teacher education. Duquesne University scores 78.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 57.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social studies teacher education report for Duquesne University
Central Michigan University placed #25 among the best social studies teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social studies teacher education program at Central Michigan University
Not far behind, these social studies teacher education colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 social studies 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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