by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study gerontology, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 10 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing gerontology, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Leading the list is University of South Florida, our #1 gerontology college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full gerontology report for University of South Florida
San Diego State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best gerontology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full gerontology report for San Diego State University
University of Maryland Global Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best gerontology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about gerontology at University of Maryland Global Campus
University of Nebraska at Omaha came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best gerontology colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 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 gerontology report for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Texas State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing gerontology, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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California State University-Sacramento landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing gerontology. The school's overall veterans score is 80.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the gerontology program at California State University-Sacramento
Western Oregon University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing gerontology. The school's overall veterans score is 79.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about gerontology at Western Oregon University
University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing gerontology. It scores 77.5 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 gerontology at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Kansas State University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing gerontology. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about gerontology at Kansas State University
University of Southern California landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing gerontology. The school's overall veterans score is 70.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 44.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full gerontology report for University of Southern California
*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 gerontology: 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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