by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study technical teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 21 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing technical teacher education, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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 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 technical teacher education colleges for veterans:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full technical teacher education report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong technical teacher education program will find one at University of Georgia, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about technical teacher education at University of Georgia
A rank of #3 makes Western Michigan University one of the top technical teacher education colleges for veteran students. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full technical teacher education report for Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong technical teacher education program will find one at University of Arkansas, which ranked #4. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about technical teacher education at University of Arkansas
A rank of #5 makes State University of New York at Oswego one of the top technical teacher education colleges for veteran students. 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.
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University of Kentucky placed #6 among the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the technical teacher education program at University of Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #7 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full technical teacher education report for Eastern Kentucky University
University of Wyoming ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Wyoming scores 78.4 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. See the full technical teacher education report for University of Wyoming
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #9 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full technical teacher education report for University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ferris State University placed #10 among the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Eastern Illinois University placed #11 among the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about technical teacher education at Eastern Illinois University
Northern Arizona University placed #12 among the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about technical teacher education at Northern Arizona University
University of Idaho came in at #13 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. It scores 75.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about technical teacher education at University of Idaho
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full technical teacher education report for Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Montana State University came in at #15 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Murray State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. Murray State University scores 73.0 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 technical teacher education report for Murray State University
Valley City State University came in at #17 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full technical teacher education report for Valley City State University
Auburn University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing technical teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full technical teacher education report for Auburn University
Wilmington University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the technical teacher education program at Wilmington University
Drexel University came in at #20 for veteran technical teacher education students this year. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.7, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Athens State University placed #21 among the best technical teacher education colleges for veterans. Athens State University scores 62.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full technical teacher education report for Athens State University
*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 technical 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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