by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study physics, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 17 colleges that stand out for veteran physics, other 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. 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 Michigan-Ann Arbor, our #1 physics, other college for veterans. University of Michigan-Ann Arbor scores 89.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the physics, other program at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a great choice for veterans pursuing physics, other, landing the #2 spot this year. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full physics, other report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Florida State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing physics, other, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full physics, other report for Florida State University
Veteran students seeking a strong physics, other program will find one at University of Massachusetts-Lowell, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 79.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about physics, other at University of Massachusetts-Lowell
University of California-Irvine came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best physics, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott came in at #6 for veteran physics, other students this year. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 64.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full physics, other report for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
University of California-San Diego ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best physics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 75.6 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. See the full physics, other report for University of California-San Diego
University of California-Davis landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing physics, other. University of California-Davis scores 74.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about physics, other at University of California-Davis
Johns Hopkins University placed #9 among the best physics, other colleges for veterans. Johns Hopkins University scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.8, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full physics, other report for Johns Hopkins University
California State University-San Marcos landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing physics, other. It scores 73.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Whitworth University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing physics, other. The school's overall veterans score is 72.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 53.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the physics, other program at Whitworth University
University of Rochester landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing physics, other. University of Rochester scores 72.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 42.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about physics, other at University of Rochester
Idaho State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best physics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 70.5 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. Read more about physics, other at Idaho State University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #14 for veteran physics, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 66.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 43.8, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about physics, other at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Duke University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best physics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 65.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 46.2, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #16 among the best physics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 62.8 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 33.3. More about the physics, other program at Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #17 for veteran physics, other students this year. Columbia University in the City of New York scores 60.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 39.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about physics, other at Columbia University in the City of New York
*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 physics, 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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