by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study nurse anesthetist, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 60 programs that serve veteran nurse anesthetist 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. 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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Leading the list is University of Cincinnati-Main Campus, our #1 nurse anesthetist college for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the nurse anesthetist program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong nurse anesthetist program will find one at University of Kansas, which ranked #2. It scores 84.0 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 nurse anesthetist at University of Kansas
National University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. It scores 82.8 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 nurse anesthetist program at National University
Florida State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about nurse anesthetist at Florida State University
Veteran students seeking a strong nurse anesthetist program will find one at University of South Carolina-Columbia, which ranked #5. It scores 81.6 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.
See the full nurse anesthetist report for University of South Carolina-Columbia
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Virginia Commonwealth University placed #6 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nurse anesthetist program at Virginia Commonwealth University
Wayne State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. It scores 81.2 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 66.7. See the full nurse anesthetist report for Wayne State University
University of Iowa placed #8 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. University of Iowa scores 81.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nurse anesthetist program at University of Iowa
Samford University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nurse anesthetist report for Samford University
University at Buffalo landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of North Florida landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. University of North Florida scores 78.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nurse anesthetist report for University of North Florida
Central Connecticut State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. The school's overall veterans score is 78.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nurse anesthetist program at Central Connecticut State University
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus placed #13 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about nurse anesthetist at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Gonzaga University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. It scores 77.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 50.7, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full nurse anesthetist report for Gonzaga University
Webster University came in at #15 for veteran nurse anesthetist students this year. Webster University scores 76.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 88.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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West Virginia University came in at #16 for veteran nurse anesthetist students this year. West Virginia University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nurse anesthetist program at West Virginia University
Mount Marty University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. Mount Marty University scores 75.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 81.9, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full nurse anesthetist report for Mount Marty University
Missouri State University-Springfield placed #18 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about nurse anesthetist at Missouri State University-Springfield
La Roche University placed #19 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. It scores 74.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 81.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nurse anesthetist program at La Roche University
Georgetown University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Texas Christian University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing nurse anesthetist. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 47.4, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about nurse anesthetist at Texas Christian University
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale came in at #22 for veteran nurse anesthetist students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nurse anesthetist report for Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
University of Scranton placed #23 among the best nurse anesthetist colleges for veterans. University of Scranton scores 73.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 51.9, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nurse anesthetist program at University of Scranton
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University came in at #24 for veteran nurse anesthetist students this year. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University scores 73.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about nurse anesthetist at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
University of Michigan-Flint came in at #25 for veteran nurse anesthetist students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nurse anesthetist program at University of Michigan-Flint
These nurse anesthetist 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 nurse anesthetist: 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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