by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study genetic counseling/counselor, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 17 colleges that stand out for veteran genetic counseling/counselor 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full genetic counseling/counselor report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Alabama at Birmingham came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full genetic counseling/counselor report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
A rank of #4 makes Boise State University one of the top genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veteran students. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full genetic counseling/counselor report for Boise State University
Veteran students seeking a strong genetic counseling/counselor program will find one at Virginia Commonwealth University, which ranked #5. It scores 81.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Wayne State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing genetic counseling/counselor. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full genetic counseling/counselor report for Wayne State University
University of California-Los Angeles landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing genetic counseling/counselor. It scores 79.4 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. Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at University of California-Los Angeles
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus came in at #8 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Kean University came in at #9 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at Kean University
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #10 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus
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Boston University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.6, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at Boston University
Indiana State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. It scores 68.2 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 genetic counseling/counselor program at Indiana State University
University of Pennsylvania came in at #13 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. University of Pennsylvania scores 67.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the genetic counseling/counselor program at University of Pennsylvania
Bay Path University came in at #14 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. Bay Path University scores 59.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 72.8, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full genetic counseling/counselor report for Bay Path University
Northwestern University came in at #15 for veteran genetic counseling/counselor students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 57.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
Read more about genetic counseling/counselor at Northwestern University
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston placed #16 among the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 52.9 out of 100. More about the genetic counseling/counselor program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
MGH Institute of Health Professions ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best genetic counseling/counselor colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 52.8 out of 100. More about the genetic counseling/counselor program at MGH Institute of Health Professions
*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 genetic counseling/counselor: 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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