by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study american sign language, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 19 programs that serve veteran american sign language students especially well, 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. So you can compare your options, 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 american sign language colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Austin Community College District the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in american sign language. It scores 79.9 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. More about the american sign language program at Austin Community College District
Western Oregon University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best american sign language colleges for veterans. Western Oregon University scores 79.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american sign language at Western Oregon University
Veteran students seeking a strong american sign language program will find one at University of North Florida, which ranked #3. It scores 78.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american sign language at University of North Florida
A rank of #4 makes Tarrant County College District one of the top american sign language colleges for veteran students. Tarrant County College District scores 78.2 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 american sign language program at Tarrant County College District
Veteran students seeking a strong american sign language program will find one at Lansing Community College, which ranked #5. It scores 74.9 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 american sign language program at Lansing Community College
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Utah Valley University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best american sign language colleges for veterans. It scores 74.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full american sign language report for Utah Valley University
University of Northern Colorado ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best american sign language colleges for veterans. It scores 74.0 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 american sign language program at University of Northern Colorado
Rochester Institute of Technology landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing american sign language. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 47.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about american sign language at Rochester Institute of Technology
Saint Louis Community College placed #9 among the best american sign language colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full american sign language report for Saint Louis Community College
Idaho State University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing american sign language. Idaho State University scores 70.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about american sign language at Idaho State University
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Kent State University at Kent came in at #11 for veteran american sign language students this year. It scores 69.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the american sign language program at Kent State University at Kent
Saint Paul College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best american sign language colleges for veterans. It scores 67.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about american sign language at Saint Paul College
University of Arkansas at Little Rock landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing american sign language. It scores 67.2 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 american sign language at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Lamar University placed #14 among the best american sign language colleges for veterans. It scores 65.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about american sign language at Lamar University
William Woods University placed #15 among the best american sign language colleges for veterans. William Woods University scores 63.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 94.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
See the full american sign language report for William Woods University
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St Catherine University placed #16 among the best american sign language colleges for veterans. It scores 60.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 54.5, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the american sign language program at St Catherine University
Keuka College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best american sign language colleges for veterans. Keuka College scores 55.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 71.4, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about american sign language at Keuka College
Siena Heights University came in at #18 for veteran american sign language students this year. It scores 46.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 91.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the american sign language program at Siena Heights University
Gallaudet University came in at #19 for veteran american sign language students this year. It scores 38.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. More about the american sign language program at Gallaudet 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 american sign language: 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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