by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 36 programs that serve veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students especially well, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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California State University-Long Beach tops our 2026 ranking of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. California State University-Long Beach scores 86.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for California State University-Long Beach
A rank of #2 makes University of New Mexico-Main Campus one of the top family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
A rank of #3 makes University of Kentucky one of the top family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veteran students. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at University of Kentucky
Veteran students seeking a strong family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program will find one at Texas Tech University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for Texas Tech University
A rank of #5 makes Iowa State University one of the top family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veteran students. Iowa State University scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Miami University-Oxford came in at #6 for veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students this year. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for Miami University-Oxford
Illinois State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. Illinois State University scores 83.0 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 family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general at Illinois State University
California State University-Northridge ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. California State University-Northridge scores 82.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for California State University-Northridge
The University of Alabama came in at #9 for veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general at The University of Alabama
Minnesota State University-Mankato placed #10 among the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 81.1 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.
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California State University-Sacramento placed #11 among the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. California State University-Sacramento scores 80.7 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 family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general at California State University-Sacramento
Jacksonville State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. 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. Read more about family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general at Jacksonville State University
University of Missouri-Columbia ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Missouri-Columbia scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general at University of Missouri-Columbia
CUNY Queens College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 79.2 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 family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for CUNY Queens College
University of Wisconsin-Madison came in at #15 for veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students this year. University of Wisconsin-Madison scores 78.6 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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University of Wyoming placed #16 among the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. University of Wyoming scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at University of Wyoming
Morgan State University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general. Morgan State University scores 78.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Morgan State University
Southeastern Louisiana University came in at #18 for veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students this year. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Southeastern Louisiana University
University of Central Arkansas came in at #19 for veteran family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for University of Central Arkansas
Eastern Illinois University placed #20 among the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Eastern Illinois University
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Central Washington University placed #21 among the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for Central Washington University
Liberty University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Liberty University
Colorado State University-Fort Collins ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. It scores 76.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Tennessee Technological University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general program at Tennessee Technological University
Montana State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general colleges for veterans. Montana State University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general report for Montana State University
These family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general 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 family and consumer sciences/human sciences, general: 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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