by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 25 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other, 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. 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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No school served veteran geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other students better than University of Nevada-Las Vegas this year. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Western Michigan University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program will find one at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, which ranked #4. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo scores 84.6 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 geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Southern New Hampshire University is a great choice for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for Southern New Hampshire University
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. 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. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Georgia State University landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. Georgia State University scores 82.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Georgia State University
Ball State University placed #8 among the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 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. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Ball State University
Oregon State University placed #9 among the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. Oregon State University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Oregon State University
University at Buffalo placed #10 among the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. University at Buffalo scores 80.4 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.
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California State University-Fullerton ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at California State University-Fullerton
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores 80.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
University of Wyoming came in at #13 for veteran geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other students this year. It scores 78.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other at University of Wyoming
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. It scores 78.2 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. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Central Washington University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. It scores 77.0 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 geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for Central Washington University
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Eastern Connecticut State University landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Eastern Connecticut State University
Cornell University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. It scores 75.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.1, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for Cornell University
The University of Texas at San Antonio landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for The University of Texas at San Antonio
Missouri State University-Springfield ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 75.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other at Missouri State University-Springfield
University of Utah landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. The school's overall veterans score is 74.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other at University of Utah
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College of Charleston came in at #21 for veteran geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at College of Charleston
Old Dominion University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Old Dominion University
Florida Atlantic University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 68.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for Florida Atlantic University
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown scores 66.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other report for University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
Lehigh University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other colleges for veterans. Lehigh University scores 57.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.6, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other program at Lehigh University
*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 geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other: 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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