by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study developmental and child psychology, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 24 schools that stand out for veteran developmental and child psychology 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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University of Maryland-College Park tops our 2026 ranking of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 85.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the developmental and child psychology program at University of Maryland-College Park
A rank of #2 makes University of Minnesota-Twin Cities one of the top developmental and child psychology colleges for veteran students. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the developmental and child psychology program at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 80.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about developmental and child psychology at The University of Texas at Dallas
A rank of #4 makes Duquesne University one of the top developmental and child psychology colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 78.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 57.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Duquesne University
Boston College is a great choice for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.1, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Montclair State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full developmental and child psychology report for Montclair State University
Cornell University came in at #7 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. Cornell University scores 75.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Cornell University
University of California-San Diego came in at #8 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full developmental and child psychology report for University of California-San Diego
Texas Christian University came in at #9 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. It scores 74.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 47.4, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Texas Christian University
Eastern Washington University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology. Eastern Washington University scores 74.2 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 developmental and child psychology program at Eastern Washington University
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Savannah State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 74.0 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 developmental and child psychology at Savannah State University
Pace University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 52.7, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Pace University
Fordham University came in at #13 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. Fordham University scores 73.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.8, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Fordham University
Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology. Metropolitan State University of Denver scores 73.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the developmental and child psychology program at Metropolitan State University of Denver
New York University placed #15 among the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 69.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Pennsylvania ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. University of Pennsylvania scores 67.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 41.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full developmental and child psychology report for University of Pennsylvania
Eckerd College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology. Eckerd College scores 62.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 53.8, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the developmental and child psychology program at Eckerd College
Utica University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 61.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Utica University
Northcentral University placed #19 among the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. Northcentral University scores 59.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full developmental and child psychology report for Northcentral University
Bay Path University came in at #20 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. Bay Path University scores 59.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 72.8, and veteran resources 33.3.
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Vanderbilt University landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing developmental and child psychology. Vanderbilt University scores 57.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 42.4, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the developmental and child psychology program at Vanderbilt University
Lehigh University came in at #22 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. Lehigh University scores 57.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 43.6, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the developmental and child psychology program at Lehigh University
Metropolitan State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best developmental and child psychology colleges for veterans. Metropolitan State University scores 56.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 0.0. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Metropolitan State University
Emmanuel College came in at #24 for veteran developmental and child psychology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 53.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about developmental and child psychology at Emmanuel College
*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 developmental and child psychology: 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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