by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study apparel and textile manufacture, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 5 schools that stand out for veteran apparel and textile manufacture students, 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. 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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Our analysis ranked Utah State University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in apparel and textile manufacture. It scores 78.0 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 apparel and textile manufacture at Utah State University
Academy of Art University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textile manufacture colleges for veterans. It scores 76.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 96.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the apparel and textile manufacture program at Academy of Art University
A rank of #3 makes Minneapolis Community and Technical College one of the top apparel and textile manufacture colleges for veteran students. It scores 74.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full apparel and textile manufacture report for Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Fashion Institute of Technology came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best apparel and textile manufacture colleges for veterans. It scores 72.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the apparel and textile manufacture program at Fashion Institute of Technology
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a great choice for veterans pursuing apparel and textile manufacture, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 67.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 79.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full apparel and textile manufacture report for FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
*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 apparel and textile manufacture: 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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