by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study financial mathematics, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 62 programs that serve veteran financial mathematics 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Explore the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans at a specific degree level:
Here are the top-ranked financial mathematics colleges for veterans:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full financial mathematics report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
William & Mary is a great choice for veterans pursuing financial mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. William & Mary scores 89.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about financial mathematics at William & Mary
A rank of #3 makes The University of Texas at Arlington one of the top financial mathematics colleges for veteran students. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the financial mathematics program at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Virginia-Main Campus came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial mathematics report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 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.
Read more about financial mathematics at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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University of Maryland-College Park landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial mathematics report for University of Maryland-College Park
University of Kentucky placed #7 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 84.8 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 100.0. Read more about financial mathematics at University of Kentucky
University of Connecticut landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. It scores 84.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial mathematics report for University of Connecticut
Portland State University placed #9 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. Portland State University scores 83.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the financial mathematics program at Portland State University
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus placed #10 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about financial mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial mathematics report for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte placed #12 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about financial mathematics at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Florida State University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. It scores 82.4 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 financial mathematics report for Florida State University
Georgia State University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. The school's overall veterans score is 82.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial mathematics report for Georgia State University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College came in at #15 for veteran financial mathematics students this year. CUNY Bernard M Baruch College scores 81.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full financial mathematics report for CUNY Bernard M Baruch College
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University of Iowa ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial mathematics report for University of Iowa
North Carolina State University at Raleigh landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about financial mathematics at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
The University of Texas at Dallas placed #18 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Dallas scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial mathematics report for The University of Texas at Dallas
University at Buffalo ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about financial mathematics at University at Buffalo
University of Illinois Chicago came in at #20 for veteran financial mathematics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full financial mathematics report for University of Illinois Chicago
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University of California-Los Angeles placed #21 among the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial mathematics report for University of California-Los Angeles
University of California-Irvine landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full financial mathematics report for University of California-Irvine
Villanova University came in at #23 for veteran financial mathematics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full financial mathematics report for Villanova University
University of Arizona ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics colleges for veterans. University of Arizona scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the financial mathematics program at University of Arizona
Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing financial mathematics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology scores 77.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 45.1, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about financial mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
These financial mathematics colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 financial mathematics: 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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