by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study naval architecture and marine engineering, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 5 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing naval architecture and marine engineering, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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. 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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Leading the list is University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, our #1 naval architecture and marine engineering college for veterans. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full naval architecture and marine engineering report for University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Maine Maritime Academy came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best naval architecture and marine engineering colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the naval architecture and marine engineering program at Maine Maritime Academy
SUNY Maritime College is a great choice for veterans pursuing naval architecture and marine engineering, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full naval architecture and marine engineering report for SUNY Maritime College
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a great choice for veterans pursuing naval architecture and marine engineering, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 73.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the naval architecture and marine engineering program at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Veteran students seeking a strong naval architecture and marine engineering program will find one at University of New Orleans, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 66.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about naval architecture and marine engineering at University of New Orleans
*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 naval architecture and marine engineering: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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