by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study geology/earth science, general, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 136 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general, 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 reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans:
Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in geology/earth science, general. The school's overall veterans score is 91.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill scores 90.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ohio State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 89.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the geology/earth science, general program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
A rank of #4 makes James Madison University one of the top geology/earth science, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at James Madison University
A rank of #5 makes University of Michigan-Ann Arbor one of the top geology/earth science, general colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about geology/earth science, general at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
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University of Georgia landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general. The school's overall veterans score is 89.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full geology/earth science, general report for University of Georgia
William & Mary came in at #7 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. It scores 89.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about geology/earth science, general at William & Mary
University of South Florida landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about geology/earth science, general at University of South Florida
Rutgers University-New Brunswick placed #9 among the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. Rutgers University-New Brunswick scores 88.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about geology/earth science, general at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
East Carolina University ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score.
More about the geology/earth science, general program at East Carolina University
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University came in at #11 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at The University of Texas at Arlington
University of Nevada-Las Vegas came in at #13 for veteran geology/earth science, general students 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. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Stony Brook University came in at #14 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. Stony Brook University scores 87.1 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 geology/earth science, general program at Stony Brook University
California State University-Long Beach placed #15 among the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. It scores 86.7 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 100.0.
Read more about geology/earth science, general at California State University-Long Beach
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University of Florida placed #16 among the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. University of Florida scores 86.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full geology/earth science, general report for University of Florida
Binghamton University came in at #17 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. It scores 85.8 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 geology/earth science, general at Binghamton University
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #18 among the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Western Michigan University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about geology/earth science, general at Western Michigan University
University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. University of Washington-Seattle Campus scores 85.4 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 geology/earth science, general program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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University of Arkansas ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. It scores 85.3 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 geology/earth science, general program at University of Arkansas
University of California-Santa Cruz placed #22 among the best geology/earth science, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of California-Santa Cruz
State University of New York at Oswego came in at #23 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the geology/earth science, general program at State University of New York at Oswego
Texas Tech University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing geology/earth science, general. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the geology/earth science, general program at Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky came in at #25 for veteran geology/earth science, general students this year. It scores 84.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the geology/earth science, general program at University of Kentucky
Not far behind, these geology/earth science, general colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 geology/earth science, general: 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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