by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study economics, other, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 16 colleges that serve veteran economics, other students especially well, 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. To help you decide, College Factual reviewed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in economics, other. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about economics, other at University of Delaware
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 83.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full economics, other report for Southern New Hampshire University
A rank of #3 makes University of Minnesota-Duluth one of the top economics, other colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about economics, other at University of Minnesota-Duluth
Veteran students seeking a strong economics, other program will find one at University of California-Irvine, which ranked #4. It scores 78.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about economics, other at University of California-Irvine
Michigan State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 76.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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University of California-Riverside placed #6 among the best economics, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full economics, other report for University of California-Riverside
University of California-San Diego came in at #7 for veteran economics, other students this year. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full economics, other report for University of California-San Diego
Canisius University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 72.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 82.9, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about economics, other at Canisius University
Western Washington University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full economics, other report for Western Washington University
University of Dallas ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 65.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.3, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
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Hampden-Sydney College ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. Hampden-Sydney College scores 61.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 51.8, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about economics, other at Hampden-Sydney College
Centre College placed #12 among the best economics, other colleges for veterans. It scores 54.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 53.6, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. Read more about economics, other at Centre College
Barnard College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 52.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 40.9, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the economics, other program at Barnard College
Colorado College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best economics, other colleges for veterans. Colorado College scores 52.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 39.9, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full economics, other report for Colorado College
Augsburg University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing economics, other. It scores 52.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.7, and veteran resources 0.0.
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Whitman College landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing economics, other. Whitman College scores 45.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.1, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. Read more about economics, other at Whitman 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 economics, other: 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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