by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study public health/community nurse/nursing, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 10 schools that stand out for veteran public health/community nurse/nursing 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 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor, our #1 public health/community nurse/nursing college for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the public health/community nurse/nursing program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Rhode Island College is a great choice for veterans pursuing public health/community nurse/nursing, landing the #2 spot this year. Rhode Island College scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full public health/community nurse/nursing report for Rhode Island College
A rank of #3 makes Jacksonville State University one of the top public health/community nurse/nursing colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about public health/community nurse/nursing at Jacksonville State University
Veteran students seeking a strong public health/community nurse/nursing program will find one at University of California-Irvine, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 78.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about public health/community nurse/nursing at University of California-Irvine
Grand Canyon University is a great choice for veterans pursuing public health/community nurse/nursing, landing the #5 spot this year. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
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University of Miami ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best public health/community nurse/nursing colleges for veterans. It scores 74.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 45.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the public health/community nurse/nursing program at University of Miami
Coppin State University came in at #7 for veteran public health/community nurse/nursing students this year. Coppin State University scores 68.6 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 public health/community nurse/nursing at Coppin State University
Cedarville University placed #8 among the best public health/community nurse/nursing colleges for veterans. Cedarville University scores 62.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.2, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about public health/community nurse/nursing at Cedarville University
Bluefield University came in at #9 for veteran public health/community nurse/nursing students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 61.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 91.3, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about public health/community nurse/nursing at Bluefield University
Aspen University came in at #10 for veteran public health/community nurse/nursing students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 49.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the public health/community nurse/nursing program at Aspen University
*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 public health/community nurse/nursing: 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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