by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study forensic science and technology, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 65 programs that serve veteran forensic science and technology 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. 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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Here are the top-ranked forensic science and technology colleges for veterans:
Leading the list is University of Alabama at Birmingham, our #1 forensic science and technology college for veterans. It scores 87.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full forensic science and technology report for University of Alabama at Birmingham
Veteran students seeking a strong forensic science and technology program will find one at University of Central Florida, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full forensic science and technology report for University of Central Florida
Veteran students seeking a strong forensic science and technology program will find one at University of Maryland Global Campus, which ranked #3. University of Maryland Global Campus scores 84.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full forensic science and technology report for University of Maryland Global Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong forensic science and technology program will find one at Broward College, which ranked #4. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic science and technology at Broward College
Miami Dade College is a great choice for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology, landing the #5 spot this year. Miami Dade College scores 82.8 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 forensic science and technology at Miami Dade College
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National University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. National University scores 82.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic science and technology at National University
Hilbert College came in at #7 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 82.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 84.3, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about forensic science and technology at Hilbert College
George Mason University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. The school's overall veterans score is 82.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the forensic science and technology program at George Mason University
Wake Technical Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic science and technology at Wake Technical Community College
Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #10 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 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 forensic science and technology at Virginia Commonwealth University
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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. Middle Tennessee State University scores 81.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about forensic science and technology at Middle Tennessee State University
Palm Beach State College landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full forensic science and technology report for Palm Beach State College
University of Wisconsin-Platteville came in at #13 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. It scores 80.2 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 forensic science and technology report for University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Mesa Community College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the forensic science and technology program at Mesa Community College
Eastern Florida State College came in at #15 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. It scores 79.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full forensic science and technology report for Eastern Florida State College
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University of Southern Mississippi placed #16 among the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. University of Southern Mississippi scores 79.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the forensic science and technology program at University of Southern Mississippi
George Washington University came in at #17 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. George Washington University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.7, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the forensic science and technology program at George Washington University
Florida SouthWestern State College landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. Florida SouthWestern State College scores 79.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full forensic science and technology report for Florida SouthWestern State College
University of Baltimore landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing forensic science and technology. University of Baltimore scores 77.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full forensic science and technology report for University of Baltimore
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice placed #20 among the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. It scores 77.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full forensic science and technology report for CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
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Sam Houston State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. Sam Houston State University scores 77.2 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 forensic science and technology at Sam Houston State University
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #22 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the forensic science and technology program at Fox Valley Technical College
University of North Dakota came in at #23 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about forensic science and technology at University of North Dakota
American Public University System placed #24 among the best forensic science and technology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full forensic science and technology report for American Public University System
Liberty University came in at #25 for veteran forensic science and technology students this year. It scores 76.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the forensic science and technology program at Liberty University
Not far behind, these forensic science and technology 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 forensic science and technology: 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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