by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study aircraft powerplant technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 14 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing aircraft powerplant technology/technician, 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. So you can compare your options, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in aircraft powerplant technology/technician. It scores 81.5 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 aircraft powerplant technology/technician at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Veteran students seeking a strong aircraft powerplant technology/technician program will find one at Honolulu Community College, which ranked #2. It scores 79.0 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 33.3. More about the aircraft powerplant technology/technician program at Honolulu Community College
Central Georgia Technical College came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the aircraft powerplant technology/technician program at Central Georgia Technical College
Tarrant County College District came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. Tarrant County College District scores 78.2 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 aircraft powerplant technology/technician program at Tarrant County College District
Veteran students seeking a strong aircraft powerplant technology/technician program will find one at Pennsylvania College of Technology, which ranked #5. Pennsylvania College of Technology scores 74.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about aircraft powerplant technology/technician at Pennsylvania College of Technology
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Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #6 for veteran aircraft powerplant technology/technician students this year. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about aircraft powerplant technology/technician at Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Vincennes University placed #7 among the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full aircraft powerplant technology/technician report for Vincennes University
State Technical College of Missouri came in at #8 for veteran aircraft powerplant technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the aircraft powerplant technology/technician program at State Technical College of Missouri
Idaho State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about aircraft powerplant technology/technician at Idaho State University
Del Mar College placed #10 among the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
More about the aircraft powerplant technology/technician program at Del Mar College
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Jefferson Community and Technical College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 69.0 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. See the full aircraft powerplant technology/technician report for Jefferson Community and Technical College
South Louisiana Community College placed #12 among the best aircraft powerplant technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 63.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about aircraft powerplant technology/technician at South Louisiana Community College
Somerset Community College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing aircraft powerplant technology/technician. It scores 61.1 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. Read more about aircraft powerplant technology/technician at Somerset Community College
Texas State Technical College came in at #14 for veteran aircraft powerplant technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 53.7 out of 100. See the full aircraft powerplant technology/technician report for Texas State Technical College
*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 aircraft powerplant technology/technician: 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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