by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 778 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the leading teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans below:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Veteran students seeking a strong teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program will find one at University of Delaware, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Delaware
A rank of #3 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 89.9 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 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program will find one at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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University of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of Georgia
University of South Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. It scores 88.5 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #9 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for East Carolina University
San Diego State University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. University of Alabama at Birmingham scores 87.7 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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #12 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Florida
Santa Fe College landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. Santa Fe College scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods at Santa Fe College
Winona State University came in at #15 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods students this year. Winona State University scores 86.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Salt Lake Community College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. It scores 86.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville placed #18 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Western Michigan University placed #19 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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University of Arkansas placed #21 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. University of Arkansas scores 85.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods at University of Arkansas
University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Alabama in Huntsville
University of Maryland-College Park placed #23 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of Maryland-College Park
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse placed #24 among the best teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods 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, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of New Mexico-Main Campus came in at #25 for veteran teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods report for University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Not far behind, these teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
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| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | University of North Alabama | 82.65 |
| 52 | University of Michigan-Dearborn | 82.53 |
| 53 | Front Range Community College | 82.49 |
| 54 | Florida State University | 82.43 |
| 55 | The University of Alabama | 82.38 |
| 56 | University of Northern Iowa | 82.23 |
| 57 | University of South Dakota | 82.17 |
| 58 | George Mason University | 82.15 |
| 59 | Southern Connecticut State University | 82.10 |
| 60 | Georgia State University | 81.98 |
These teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | University of Minnesota-Duluth | 81.93 |
| 62 | Georgia Southern University | 81.92 |
| 63 | Clemson University | 81.75 |
| 64 | Houston Community College | 81.75 |
| 65 | SUNY Buffalo State University | 81.74 |
| 66 | University of Nevada-Reno | 81.70 |
| 67 | Wake Technical Community College | 81.58 |
| 68 | University of South Carolina-Columbia | 81.57 |
| 69 | Western Governors University | 81.53 |
| 70 | Virginia Commonwealth University | 81.35 |
| 71 | Middle Tennessee State University | 81.24 |
| 72 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 73 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 74 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 75 | University of Colorado Colorado Springs | 80.97 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 76 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh | 80.92 |
| 77 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 78 | Oakland University | 80.84 |
| 79 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 80 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
*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 teacher education and professional development, specific levels and methods: 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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