by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 46 programs that serve veteran kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students especially well, 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is East Carolina University, our #1 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching college for veterans. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for East Carolina University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
A rank of #3 makes University of Maryland-College Park one of the top kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veteran students. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at University of Maryland-College Park
Veteran students seeking a strong kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program will find one at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Georgia State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Georgia State University
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University of Minnesota-Duluth came in at #6 for veteran kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students this year. It scores 81.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Northern Kentucky University came in at #7 for veteran kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students this year. Northern Kentucky University scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Northern Kentucky University
University of Arizona landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at University of Arizona
Westfield State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at Westfield State University
Winston-Salem State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. Winston-Salem State University scores 77.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Winston-Salem State University
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Bowie State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. 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. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at Bowie State University
Eastern Illinois University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Eastern Illinois University
Kean University placed #13 among the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. It scores 77.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Kean University
North Carolina Central University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at North Carolina Central University
Black Hills State University placed #15 among the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. It scores 75.9 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Black Hills State University
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Marshall University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. Marshall University scores 75.7 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at Marshall University
Shepherd University came in at #17 for veteran kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students this year. Shepherd University scores 75.5 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Shepherd University
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry placed #18 among the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. It scores 75.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
University of North Carolina Wilmington placed #19 among the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for University of North Carolina Wilmington
Bristol Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. The school's overall veterans score is 73.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Bristol Community College
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Raritan Valley Community College landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing kindergarten/preschool education and teaching. It scores 73.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Raritan Valley Community College
Old Dominion University came in at #22 for veteran kindergarten/preschool education and teaching students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full kindergarten/preschool education and teaching report for Old Dominion University
University of North Carolina at Pembroke placed #23 among the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. It scores 72.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Western Carolina University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. Western Carolina University scores 72.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the kindergarten/preschool education and teaching program at Western Carolina University
Pittsburg State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best kindergarten/preschool education and teaching colleges for veterans. Pittsburg State University scores 72.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about kindergarten/preschool education and teaching at Pittsburg State University
These kindergarten/preschool education and teaching 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 kindergarten/preschool education and teaching: 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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