by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study industrial and organizational psychology, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 70 programs that stand out for veteran industrial and organizational 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. 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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Missouri University of Science and Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Missouri University of Science and Technology
A rank of #2 makes University of Georgia one of the top industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veteran students. It scores 89.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial and organizational psychology at University of Georgia
Veteran students seeking a strong industrial and organizational psychology program will find one at The University of Texas at Arlington, which ranked #3. The school's overall veterans score is 87.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at The University of Texas at Arlington
Veteran students seeking a strong industrial and organizational psychology program will find one at Western Michigan University, which ranked #4. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 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 industrial and organizational psychology program at Western Michigan University
A rank of #5 makes Franklin University one of the top industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veteran students. Franklin University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of Central Florida ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 84.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial and organizational psychology at University of Central Florida
University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
George Mason University placed #8 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. George Mason University scores 82.2 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 industrial and organizational psychology program at George Mason University
Bellevue University placed #9 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. Bellevue University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Bellevue University
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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Middle Tennessee State University placed #11 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. Middle Tennessee State University scores 81.2 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. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for Middle Tennessee State University
Wayne State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing industrial and organizational psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Wayne State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing industrial and organizational psychology. It scores 81.1 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 industrial and organizational psychology at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Salem State University came in at #14 for veteran industrial and organizational psychology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Salem State University
Appalachian State University came in at #15 for veteran industrial and organizational psychology students this year. It scores 80.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for Appalachian State University
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Eastern Kentucky University placed #16 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for Eastern Kentucky University
Park University placed #17 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. Park University scores 79.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for Park University
Sacred Heart University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 79.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 56.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about industrial and organizational psychology at Sacred Heart University
Louisiana Tech University placed #19 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. It scores 78.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about industrial and organizational psychology at Louisiana Tech University
Central Michigan University placed #20 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about industrial and organizational psychology at Central Michigan University
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San Francisco State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for San Francisco State University
Northern Kentucky University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing industrial and organizational psychology. The school's overall veterans score is 78.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Northern Kentucky University
University of Wisconsin-Stout came in at #23 for veteran industrial and organizational psychology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for University of Wisconsin-Stout
California State University-San Bernardino came in at #24 for veteran industrial and organizational psychology students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 76.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full industrial and organizational psychology report for California State University-San Bernardino
Colorado State University-Fort Collins placed #25 among the best industrial and organizational psychology colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the industrial and organizational psychology program at Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Not far behind, these industrial and organizational psychology colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying industrial and organizational 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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