by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study hydrology and water resources science, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 12 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing hydrology and water resources science, 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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Leading the list is Western Michigan University, our #1 hydrology and water resources science college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full hydrology and water resources science report for Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong hydrology and water resources science program will find one at University of California-Santa Barbara, which ranked #2. 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, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about hydrology and water resources science at University of California-Santa Barbara
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology and water resources science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full hydrology and water resources science report for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
A rank of #4 makes Texas A&M University-College Station one of the top hydrology and water resources science colleges for veteran students. It scores 82.5 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 hydrology and water resources science at Texas A&M University-College Station
University of Nevada-Reno is a great choice for veterans pursuing hydrology and water resources science, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about hydrology and water resources science at University of Nevada-Reno
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology and water resources science colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about hydrology and water resources science at University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Oregon State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology and water resources science colleges for veterans. It scores 80.5 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. See the full hydrology and water resources science report for Oregon State University
Utah State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing hydrology and water resources science. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the hydrology and water resources science program at Utah State University
University of Arizona came in at #9 for veteran hydrology and water resources science students this year. University of Arizona scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the hydrology and water resources science program at University of Arizona
California State University-Fresno landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing hydrology and water resources science. It scores 76.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full hydrology and water resources science report for California State University-Fresno
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The University of Texas at Austin came in at #11 for veteran hydrology and water resources science students this year. The University of Texas at Austin scores 76.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the hydrology and water resources science program at The University of Texas at Austin
University of California-Davis ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best hydrology and water resources science colleges for veterans. It scores 74.9 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. More about the hydrology and water resources science program at University of California-Davis
*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 hydrology and water resources science: 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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