by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study massage therapy/therapeutic massage, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 11 colleges that stand out for veteran massage therapy/therapeutic massage students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 Anne Arundel Community College, our #1 massage therapy/therapeutic massage college for veterans. It scores 78.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about massage therapy/therapeutic massage at Anne Arundel Community College
Ivy Tech Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing massage therapy/therapeutic massage, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 76.0 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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage at Ivy Tech Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong massage therapy/therapeutic massage program will find one at CUNY Queensborough Community College, which ranked #3. CUNY Queensborough Community College scores 71.1 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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at CUNY Queensborough Community College
Central Oregon Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing massage therapy/therapeutic massage, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Central Oregon Community College
A rank of #5 makes Northwestern Health Sciences University one of the top massage therapy/therapeutic massage colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 66.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
Read more about massage therapy/therapeutic massage at Northwestern Health Sciences University
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New York College of Health Professions came in at #6 for veteran massage therapy/therapeutic massage students this year. It scores 56.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at New York College of Health Professions
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus placed #7 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage colleges for veterans. Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus scores 56.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full massage therapy/therapeutic massage report for Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus placed #8 among the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 56.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the massage therapy/therapeutic massage program at Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus
Siena Heights University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage colleges for veterans. Siena Heights University scores 46.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 91.1, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about massage therapy/therapeutic massage at Siena Heights University
Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best massage therapy/therapeutic massage colleges for veterans. It scores 37.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about massage therapy/therapeutic massage at Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences
*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 massage therapy/therapeutic massage: 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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