by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study crisis/emergency/disaster management, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 31 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management, 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. To help you decide, College Factual analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Here are the top-ranked crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Central Florida, our #1 crisis/emergency/disaster management college for veterans. University of Central Florida scores 84.7 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 crisis/emergency/disaster management at University of Central Florida
A rank of #2 makes University of Nebraska at Omaha one of the top crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veteran students. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bellevue University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. Bellevue University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Bellevue University
A rank of #4 makes Rowan University one of the top crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veteran students. Rowan University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for Rowan University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Columbia Southern University placed #6 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for Columbia Southern University
Jacksonville State University placed #7 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. Jacksonville State University scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Jacksonville State University
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
American Public University System came in at #9 for veteran crisis/emergency/disaster management students this year. It scores 77.0 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 crisis/emergency/disaster management at American Public University System
Pikes Peak State College placed #10 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Grand Canyon University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at Grand Canyon University
Arkansas Tech University came in at #12 for veteran crisis/emergency/disaster management students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about crisis/emergency/disaster management at Arkansas Tech University
University of New Haven ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 59.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for University of New Haven
University of Central Missouri landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. It scores 75.0 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 crisis/emergency/disaster management at University of Central Missouri
Northwest Missouri State University placed #15 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Florida International University came in at #16 for veteran crisis/emergency/disaster management students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for Florida International University
University of North Texas ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for University of North Texas
University of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the crisis/emergency/disaster management program at University of Alaska Fairbanks
University of Akron Main Campus came in at #19 for veteran crisis/emergency/disaster management students this year. University of Akron Main Campus scores 69.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about crisis/emergency/disaster management at University of Akron Main Campus
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley placed #20 among the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley scores 67.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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West Texas A & M University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. West Texas A & M University scores 66.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about crisis/emergency/disaster management at West Texas A & M University
SUNY College of Technology at Canton landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. The school's overall veterans score is 66.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for SUNY College of Technology at Canton
Post University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. It scores 65.6 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 crisis/emergency/disaster management report for Post University
Adelphi University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges for veterans. Adelphi University scores 63.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 57.4, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full crisis/emergency/disaster management report for Adelphi University
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing crisis/emergency/disaster management. The school's overall veterans score is 63.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about crisis/emergency/disaster management at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
These crisis/emergency/disaster management colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying crisis/emergency/disaster management: 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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