by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study professional, technical, business, and scientific writing, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 37 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing, 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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Here are the top-ranked professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students better than James Madison University this year. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at James Madison University
University of South Florida came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for University of South Florida
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is a great choice for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing, landing the #3 spot this year. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Texas Tech University is a great choice for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for Texas Tech University
Veteran students seeking a strong professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program will find one at Boise State University, which ranked #5. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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Iowa State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at Iowa State University
Miami University-Oxford came in at #7 for veteran professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students this year. Miami University-Oxford scores 83.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at Miami University-Oxford
Portland State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. It scores 83.6 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 100.0. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Portland State University
Texas State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. It scores 83.0 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. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Texas State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Oakland University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for Oakland University
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Purdue University-Main Campus ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. Purdue University-Main Campus scores 80.1 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Austin Community College District placed #15 among the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. It scores 79.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Weber State University placed #16 among the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Weber State University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #18 for veteran professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at University of Wisconsin-Stout
Ferris State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. It scores 77.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full professional, technical, business, and scientific writing report for Ferris State University
Sam Houston State University placed #20 among the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. Sam Houston State University scores 77.2 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.
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Northern Arizona University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing professional, technical, business, and scientific writing. It scores 77.0 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at Northern Arizona University
Liberty University placed #22 among the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. Liberty University scores 76.7 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Liberty University
Michigan State University came in at #23 for veteran professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students this year. It scores 76.6 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at Michigan State University
University of Rhode Island placed #24 among the best professional, technical, business, and scientific writing colleges for veterans. It scores 76.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about professional, technical, business, and scientific writing at University of Rhode Island
Grand Canyon University came in at #25 for veteran professional, technical, business, and scientific writing students this year. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the professional, technical, business, and scientific writing program at Grand Canyon University
These professional, technical, business, and scientific writing 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 professional, technical, business, and scientific writing: 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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