by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study homeland security, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 68 schools that serve veteran homeland security students especially well, 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 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 homeland security colleges for veterans:
No school served veteran homeland security students better than University of Central Florida this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full homeland security report for University of Central Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong homeland security program will find one at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which ranked #2. University of Nebraska at Omaha scores 83.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about homeland security at University of Nebraska at Omaha
National University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the homeland security program at National University
Veteran students seeking a strong homeland security program will find one at George Mason University, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security report for George Mason University
A rank of #5 makes Rowan University one of the top homeland security colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
See the full homeland security report for Rowan University
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Bellevue University placed #6 among the best homeland security colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the homeland security program at Bellevue University
North Dakota State University-Main Campus came in at #7 for veteran homeland security students this year. It scores 81.8 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 homeland security at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus scores 81.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 75.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the homeland security program at Fairleigh Dickinson University-Metropolitan Campus
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security. It scores 81.5 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 homeland security at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Columbia Southern University came in at #10 for veteran homeland security students this year. Columbia Southern University scores 80.9 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 homeland security program at Columbia Southern University
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus came in at #11 for veteran homeland security students this year. University of New Hampshire-Main Campus scores 80.9 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 homeland security report for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
Oakland University placed #12 among the best homeland security colleges for veterans. It scores 80.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security report for Oakland University
Jacksonville State University came in at #13 for veteran homeland security students this year. Jacksonville State University scores 80.1 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 homeland security report for Jacksonville State University
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 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 homeland security program at Eastern Kentucky University
American University came in at #15 for veteran homeland security students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 79.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 48.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full homeland security report for American University
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George Washington University placed #16 among the best homeland security colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full homeland security report for George Washington University
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice scores 77.5 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 homeland security at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Sam Houston State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. Sam Houston State University scores 77.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the homeland security program at Sam Houston State University
American Public University System came in at #19 for veteran homeland security students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full homeland security report for American Public University System
Central Texas College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing homeland security. Central Texas College scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the homeland security program at Central Texas College
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Liberty University placed #21 among the best homeland security colleges for veterans. Liberty University scores 76.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about homeland security at Liberty University
Pikes Peak State College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 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 homeland security program at Pikes Peak State College
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 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 homeland security report for Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grand Canyon University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the homeland security program at Grand Canyon University
Arkansas Tech University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best homeland security colleges for veterans. It scores 75.8 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 homeland security program at Arkansas Tech University
These homeland security colleges also placed near the top 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 homeland security: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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