by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study corrections and criminal justice, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 33 schools that stand out for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students, using our 2026 methodology.
We measure this ranking 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Alabama at Birmingham, our #1 corrections and criminal justice, other college for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. Southern New Hampshire University scores 83.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Southern New Hampshire University
A rank of #3 makes Oakland University one of the top corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veteran students. Oakland University scores 80.8 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 corrections and criminal justice, other program at Oakland University
A rank of #4 makes University of Alaska Anchorage one of the top corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veteran students. University of Alaska Anchorage scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at University of Alaska Anchorage
A rank of #5 makes Albany State University one of the top corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veteran students. Albany State University scores 78.9 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 corrections and criminal justice, other report for Albany State University
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Community College of Allegheny County landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. It scores 77.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Community College of Allegheny County
Sam Houston State University placed #8 among the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Sam Houston State University
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry came in at #9 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. Delaware Technical Community College-Terry scores 75.1 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 corrections and criminal justice, other at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Savannah State University came in at #10 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for Savannah State University
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Community College of Philadelphia came in at #11 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. It scores 73.1 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 corrections and criminal justice, other report for Community College of Philadelphia
University of Alaska Fairbanks placed #12 among the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for University of Alaska Fairbanks
Keene State College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. It scores 72.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Keene State College
University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. The school's overall veterans score is 71.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at University of Phoenix-Arizona
Hinds Community College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. Hinds Community College scores 70.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at Hinds Community College
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Cameron University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 70.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Cameron University
Wilmington University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing corrections and criminal justice, other. Wilmington University scores 69.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Wilmington University
Keystone College placed #18 among the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. Keystone College scores 69.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at Keystone College
Chadron State College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. It scores 67.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for Chadron State College
Lewis University came in at #20 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. Lewis University scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.6, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for Lewis University
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Anderson University came in at #21 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 65.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 80.8, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for Anderson University
Northeastern University placed #22 among the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. Northeastern University scores 64.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the corrections and criminal justice, other program at Northeastern University
Luzerne County Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. It scores 64.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at Luzerne County Community College
New Jersey City University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best corrections and criminal justice, other colleges for veterans. It scores 62.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full corrections and criminal justice, other report for New Jersey City University
Utica University came in at #25 for veteran corrections and criminal justice, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 61.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about corrections and criminal justice, other at Utica University
Not far behind, these corrections and criminal justice, other 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 corrections and criminal justice, 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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