by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study industrial technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 46 colleges that serve veteran industrial technology/technician 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked East Carolina University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in industrial technology/technician. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial technology/technician at East Carolina University
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 84.6 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 industrial technology/technician report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Veteran students seeking a strong industrial technology/technician program will find one at Illinois State University, which ranked #3. Illinois State University scores 83.0 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. Read more about industrial technology/technician at Illinois State University
University of Northern Iowa is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 82.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the industrial technology/technician program at University of Northern Iowa
SUNY Buffalo State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the industrial technology/technician program at SUNY Buffalo State University
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Mississippi State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 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 industrial technology/technician report for Mississippi State University
Purdue University-Main Campus came in at #7 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full industrial technology/technician report for Purdue University-Main Campus
University of Dayton ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician at University of Dayton
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full industrial technology/technician report for Eastern Kentucky University
University of Southern Mississippi placed #10 among the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about industrial technology/technician at University of Southern Mississippi
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Central Connecticut State University placed #11 among the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. Central Connecticut State University scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician at Central Connecticut State University
Southeastern Louisiana University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial technology/technician program at Southeastern Louisiana University
Saint Cloud State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial technology/technician program at Saint Cloud State University
Ferris State University came in at #14 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. Ferris 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 industrial technology/technician report for Ferris State University
Eastern Illinois University came in at #15 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. Eastern Illinois University scores 77.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Central Washington University placed #16 among the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. Central Washington University scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full industrial technology/technician report for Central Washington University
California State University-Fresno came in at #17 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. It scores 76.9 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 industrial technology/technician at California State University-Fresno
Lone Star College System came in at #18 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. Lone Star College System scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician at Lone Star College System
Bismarck State College came in at #19 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. Bismarck State College scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full industrial technology/technician report for Bismarck State College
Ivy Tech Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing industrial technology/technician. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the industrial technology/technician program at Ivy Tech Community College
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Tarleton State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 75.4 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 industrial technology/technician at Tarleton State University
University of Central Missouri placed #22 among the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial technology/technician program at University of Central Missouri
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best industrial technology/technician colleges for veterans. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial technology/technician at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Western Kentucky University came in at #24 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial technology/technician program at Western Kentucky University
Vincennes University came in at #25 for veteran industrial technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial technology/technician at Vincennes University
Not far behind, these industrial technology/technician 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 industrial technology/technician: 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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