If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study intelligence, command control and information operations, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 9 programs that stand out for veteran intelligence, command control and information operations 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked Citadel Military College of South Carolina the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in intelligence, command control and information operations. Citadel Military College of South Carolina scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Liberty University is a great choice for veterans pursuing intelligence, command control and information operations, landing the #2 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Coastal Carolina University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans. Coastal Carolina University scores 75.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Maryville University of Saint Louis came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 99.8, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
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A rank of #5 makes Norwich University one of the top intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veteran students. Norwich University scores 74.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 54.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Advancing Technology ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
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Excelsior University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans. Excelsior University scores 64.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall.
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Mercyhurst University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best intelligence, command control and information operations colleges for veterans. It scores 64.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 60.9, and veteran resources 33.3.
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Cochise County Community College District landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing intelligence, command control and information operations. Cochise County Community College District scores 63.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
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Notes and References
*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 intelligence, command control and information operations: 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.
References
Read more about our data sources and methodologies.
