by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study philosophy, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 101 programs that stand out for veteran philosophy 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. 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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Our analysis ranked University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in philosophy. It scores 90.4 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 philosophy report for University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing philosophy, landing the #2 spot this year. 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. Read more about philosophy at Ohio State University-Main Campus
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy colleges for veterans. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the philosophy program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Georgia is a great choice for veterans pursuing philosophy, landing the #4 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the philosophy program at University of Georgia
A rank of #5 makes William & Mary one of the top philosophy colleges for veteran students. William & Mary scores 89.2 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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University of South Florida placed #6 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. It scores 89.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full philosophy report for University of South Florida
San Diego State University placed #7 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. San Diego State University scores 87.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about philosophy at San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #8 for veteran philosophy students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the philosophy program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Virginia-Main Campus placed #9 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy report for University of Virginia-Main Campus
California State University-Long Beach placed #10 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
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University of Florida placed #11 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about philosophy at University of Florida
Binghamton University came in at #12 for veteran philosophy students this year. Binghamton University scores 85.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about philosophy at Binghamton University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full philosophy report for University of Washington-Seattle Campus
University of California-Santa Cruz landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about philosophy at University of California-Santa Cruz
University of Maryland-College Park placed #15 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full philosophy report for University of Maryland-College Park
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University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy colleges for veterans. It scores 85.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the philosophy program at University of New Mexico-Main Campus
University of Central Florida landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full philosophy report for University of Central Florida
University of California-Santa Barbara landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy. University of California-Santa Barbara scores 84.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about philosophy at University of California-Santa Barbara
Portland State University placed #19 among the best philosophy colleges for veterans. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about philosophy at Portland State University
Texas State University came in at #20 for veteran philosophy students this year. It scores 83.0 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.
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #21 for veteran philosophy students this year. It scores 83.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about philosophy at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy. University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full philosophy report for University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Texas A&M University-College Station came in at #23 for veteran philosophy students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about philosophy at Texas A&M University-College Station
California State University-Northridge landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing philosophy. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about philosophy at California State University-Northridge
Florida State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best philosophy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about philosophy at Florida State University
These philosophy colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 philosophy: 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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