by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study trade and industrial teacher education, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 21 colleges that stand out for veteran trade and industrial teacher education students, 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).
Want to compare schools head to head? Check out our College Combat tool to weigh the factors that matter most to you.
Narrow this ranking to a degree level below:
Here are the top-ranked trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of South Florida, our #1 trade and industrial teacher education college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at University of South Florida
Western Michigan University is a great choice for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education, landing the #2 spot this year. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at Western Michigan University
A rank of #3 makes State University of New York at Oswego one of the top trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at State University of New York at Oswego
Veteran students seeking a strong trade and industrial teacher education program will find one at University of Central Florida, which ranked #4. It scores 84.7 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 trade and industrial teacher education at University of Central Florida
California State University-Sacramento came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. California State University-Sacramento scores 80.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full trade and industrial teacher education report for California State University-Sacramento
5
Fitchburg State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. Fitchburg State University scores 79.0 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. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Fitchburg State University
Westfield State University placed #7 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. It scores 77.6 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. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at Westfield State University
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #8 for veteran trade and industrial teacher education students this year. It scores 77.5 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. See the full trade and industrial teacher education report for University of Wisconsin-Stout
University of Louisville placed #9 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. University of Louisville scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at University of Louisville
Central Washington University placed #10 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Central Washington University
10
Temple University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at Temple University
Marshall University placed #12 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Marshall University
University of Central Missouri landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at University of Central Missouri
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale placed #14 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full trade and industrial teacher education report for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Western Kentucky University came in at #15 for veteran trade and industrial teacher education students this year. Western Kentucky University scores 73.9 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 trade and industrial teacher education program at Western Kentucky University
15
Kent State University at Kent came in at #16 for veteran trade and industrial teacher education students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 69.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full trade and industrial teacher education report for Kent State University at Kent
Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 69.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus
Indiana State University placed #18 among the best trade and industrial teacher education colleges for veterans. Indiana State University scores 68.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Indiana State University
Valdosta State University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 67.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at Valdosta State University
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 56.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about trade and industrial teacher education at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
20
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing trade and industrial teacher education. The school's overall veterans score is 56.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the trade and industrial teacher education program at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus
*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 trade and industrial 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.
References
More about our data sources and methodologies.
