by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 36 programs that stand out for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism 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. 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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University of Alabama at Birmingham tops our 2026 ranking of the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Veteran students seeking a strong cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program will find one at University of Maryland Global Campus, which ranked #2. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at University of Maryland Global Campus
A rank of #3 makes National University one of the top cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at National University
Hilbert College is a great choice for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 82.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 84.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at Hilbert College
Florida State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0.
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George Mason University placed #6 among the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. George Mason University scores 82.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism report for George Mason University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide scores 81.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
ECPI University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at ECPI University
Sacred Heart University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. Sacred Heart University scores 79.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 56.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism report for Sacred Heart University
Regent University placed #10 among the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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University of Baltimore came in at #11 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. It scores 77.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at University of Baltimore
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice placed #12 among the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Hampton University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. Hampton University scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 93.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at Hampton University
Eastern Illinois University came in at #14 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. It scores 77.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at Eastern Illinois University
St Petersburg College landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Grand Canyon University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. Grand Canyon University scores 75.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at Grand Canyon University
University of New Haven landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 59.3, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at University of New Haven
University of the Cumberlands placed #18 among the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. University of the Cumberlands scores 75.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at University of the Cumberlands
Guilford Technical Community College came in at #19 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. It scores 74.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism report for Guilford Technical Community College
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale came in at #20 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale scores 73.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Robert Morris University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 77.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism report for Robert Morris University
University of Phoenix-Arizona came in at #22 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. 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. See the full cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism report for University of Phoenix-Arizona
Stevenson University placed #23 among the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. Stevenson University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 68.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at Stevenson University
Western Iowa Tech Community College came in at #24 for veteran cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism students this year. Western Iowa Tech Community College scores 70.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism program at Western Iowa Tech Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism colleges for veterans. It scores 69.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
These cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism 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 cyber/computer forensics and counterterrorism: 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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