by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 348 schools that stand out for veteran rehabilitation and therapeutic professions 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. So you can compare your options, 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 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Delaware, our #1 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions college for veterans. It scores 91.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for University of Delaware
Veteran students seeking a strong rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program will find one at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 90.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Veteran students seeking a strong rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program will find one at Ohio State University-Main Campus, which ranked #3. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
James Madison University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at James Madison University
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for University of South Florida
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
East Carolina University placed #7 among the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. East Carolina University scores 88.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at East Carolina University
San Diego State University placed #8 among the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for San Diego State University
University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Nevada-Las Vegas landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
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Stony Brook University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. The school's overall veterans score is 86.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of Florida
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. It scores 86.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #15 for veteran rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students this year. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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Western Michigan University placed #16 among the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions 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 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of Arkansas landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. It scores 85.3 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. See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for University of Arkansas
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. University of Wisconsin-La Crosse scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. University of New Mexico-Main Campus scores 85.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
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University of Kentucky placed #21 among the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of Kentucky
University of Central Florida came in at #22 for veteran rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for University of Central Florida
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee came in at #23 for veteran rehabilitation and therapeutic professions students this year. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scores 84.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the rehabilitation and therapeutic professions program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
University of Connecticut landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing rehabilitation and therapeutic professions. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about rehabilitation and therapeutic professions at University of Connecticut
Eastern Michigan University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full rehabilitation and therapeutic professions report for Eastern Michigan University
These rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges also placed near the top this year:
Explore the rest of the top 15% below:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
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| 51 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 80.63 |
| 52 | Appalachian State University | 80.49 |
| 53 | Samford University | 80.46 |
These rehabilitation and therapeutic professions colleges also rank near the top for veterans this year:
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Augusta University | 80.45 |
| 55 | University at Buffalo | 80.41 |
| 56 | Texas Woman’s University | 80.41 |
| 57 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | 80.30 |
| 58 | University of Illinois Chicago | 80.19 |
| 59 | Saint Joseph’s University - Philadelphia | 80.18 |
| 60 | Eastern Kentucky University | 79.91 |
| 61 | University of Dayton | 79.91 |
| 62 | University of Missouri-Columbia | 79.87 |
| 63 | Carroll University | 79.73 |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 79.65 |
| 65 | The University of Montana | 79.58 |
| 66 | University of Southern Mississippi | 79.54 |
| 67 | Sacred Heart University | 79.39 |
| 68 | George Washington University | 79.23 |
| Rank | College | Veterans Score |
|---|---|---|
| 69 | Western Oregon University | 79.08 |
| 70 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 79.04 |
*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 rehabilitation and therapeutic professions: 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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