by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study cybersecurity defense strategy/policy, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 7 programs that stand out for veteran cybersecurity defense strategy/policy 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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Our analysis ranked Boise State University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in cybersecurity defense strategy/policy. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the cybersecurity defense strategy/policy program at Boise State University
Regent University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best cybersecurity defense strategy/policy colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full cybersecurity defense strategy/policy report for Regent University
Washtenaw Community College is a great choice for veterans pursuing cybersecurity defense strategy/policy, landing the #3 spot this year. Washtenaw Community College scores 72.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the cybersecurity defense strategy/policy program at Washtenaw Community College
Veteran students seeking a strong cybersecurity defense strategy/policy program will find one at Concordia University-Wisconsin, which ranked #4. Concordia University-Wisconsin scores 65.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 79.2, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the cybersecurity defense strategy/policy program at Concordia University-Wisconsin
A rank of #5 makes Charter Oak State College one of the top cybersecurity defense strategy/policy colleges for veteran students. It scores 65.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score.
See the full cybersecurity defense strategy/policy report for Charter Oak State College
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Excelsior University came in at #6 for veteran cybersecurity defense strategy/policy students this year. Excelsior University scores 64.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full cybersecurity defense strategy/policy report for Excelsior University
Kennesaw State University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best cybersecurity defense strategy/policy colleges for veterans. Kennesaw State University scores 54.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Read more about cybersecurity defense strategy/policy at Kennesaw State University
*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 cybersecurity defense strategy/policy: 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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