by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study communication disorders sciences and services, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 296 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services, 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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Here are the top-ranked communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Delaware is a great choice for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Delaware
A rank of #3 makes University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill one of the top communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A rank of #4 makes Ohio State University-Main Campus one of the top communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veteran students. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong communication disorders sciences and services program will find one at James Madison University, which ranked #5. It scores 89.6 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 communication disorders sciences and services program at James Madison University
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University of Georgia ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Georgia
University of South Florida landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services. 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. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater scores 88.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
East Carolina University placed #10 among the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. It scores 88.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at East Carolina University
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San Diego State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. It scores 87.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for San Diego State University
University of Virginia-Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. It scores 87.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
Stony Brook University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services. The school's overall veterans score is 87.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach placed #14 among the best communication disorders sciences and services 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. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida placed #15 among the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Florida
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #16 for veteran communication disorders sciences and services students this year. It scores 85.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Western Michigan University placed #17 among the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about communication disorders sciences and services at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas came in at #19 for veteran communication disorders sciences and services students this year. It scores 85.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at University of Arkansas
University of Maryland-College Park landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services. University of Maryland-College Park scores 85.1 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 communication disorders sciences and services at University of Maryland-College Park
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus came in at #21 for veteran communication disorders sciences and services students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 85.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
Rhode Island College came in at #22 for veteran communication disorders sciences and services students this year. It scores 84.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at Rhode Island College
University of Kentucky landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing communication disorders sciences and services. 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 100.0. More about the communication disorders sciences and services program at University of Kentucky
University of Central Florida came in at #24 for veteran communication disorders sciences and services students this year. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best communication disorders sciences and services colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full communication disorders sciences and services report for University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Not far behind, these communication disorders sciences and services colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
These schools also stood out:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 51 | Wayne State University | 81.19 |
| 52 | University of Iowa | 81.08 |
| 53 | Minnesota State University-Mankato | 81.08 |
| 54 | University of New Hampshire-Main Campus | 80.92 |
| 55 | Towson University | 80.91 |
| 56 | The University of Texas at Dallas | 80.90 |
| 57 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 80.77 |
| 58 | University of Toledo | 80.75 |
| 59 | California State University-Sacramento | 80.65 |
| 60 | Ball State University | 80.63 |
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying communication disorders sciences and services: 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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