by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study chemical technology/technician, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 13 programs that stand out for veteran chemical technology/technician students, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs 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 evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Houston Community College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in chemical technology/technician. It scores 81.8 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. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Houston Community College
Weber State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best chemical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Weber State University
Lee College is a great choice for veterans pursuing chemical technology/technician, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Lee College
Lone Star College System is a great choice for veterans pursuing chemical technology/technician, landing the #4 spot this year. Lone Star College System scores 76.0 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 chemical technology/technician program at Lone Star College System
Del Mar College is a great choice for veterans pursuing chemical technology/technician, landing the #5 spot this year. Del Mar College scores 70.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
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San Jacinto Community College came in at #6 for veteran chemical technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about chemical technology/technician at San Jacinto Community College
Ashland Community and Technical College placed #7 among the best chemical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Ashland Community and Technical College scores 64.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Ashland Community and Technical College
Alvin Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best chemical technology/technician colleges for veterans. Alvin Community College scores 63.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Alvin Community College
Kilgore College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best chemical technology/technician colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Kilgore College
College of the Mainland came in at #10 for veteran chemical technology/technician students this year. College of the Mainland scores 61.0 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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Lamar State College-Orange placed #11 among the best chemical technology/technician colleges for veterans. It scores 59.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the chemical technology/technician program at Lamar State College-Orange
Wharton County Junior College came in at #12 for veteran chemical technology/technician students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 57.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the chemical technology/technician program at Wharton County Junior College
Lamar Institute of Technology landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing chemical technology/technician. Lamar Institute of Technology scores 49.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. See the full chemical technology/technician report for Lamar Institute of Technology
*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 chemical technology/technician: 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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