by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study human nutrition, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 14 programs that stand out for veteran human nutrition students, 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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No school served veteran human nutrition students better than Ohio State University-Main Campus this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full human nutrition report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #2 makes Texas State University one of the top human nutrition colleges for veteran students. It scores 83.0 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 human nutrition program at Texas State University
Veteran students seeking a strong human nutrition program will find one at The University of Alabama, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about human nutrition at The University of Alabama
Winthrop University is a great choice for veterans pursuing human nutrition, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 79.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the human nutrition program at Winthrop University
A rank of #5 makes Weber State University one of the top human nutrition colleges for veteran students. It scores 79.2 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.
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Central Michigan University came in at #6 for veteran human nutrition students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the human nutrition program at Central Michigan University
University of Arizona came in at #7 for veteran human nutrition students this year. University of Arizona scores 78.0 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 human nutrition program at University of Arizona
University of Houston ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best human nutrition colleges for veterans. University of Houston scores 75.5 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. See the full human nutrition report for University of Houston
South Dakota State University placed #9 among the best human nutrition colleges for veterans. It scores 74.7 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 human nutrition program at South Dakota State University
Syracuse University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing human nutrition. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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Southern Utah University came in at #11 for veteran human nutrition students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full human nutrition report for Southern Utah University
Prairie View A & M University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best human nutrition colleges for veterans. It scores 70.4 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 human nutrition at Prairie View A & M University
Lamar University came in at #13 for veteran human nutrition students this year. Lamar University scores 65.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the human nutrition program at Lamar University
Baylor University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best human nutrition colleges for veterans. It scores 62.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 49.5, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full human nutrition report for Baylor University
*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 human nutrition: 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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