by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study international economics, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 18 colleges that serve veteran international economics 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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Leading the list is University of California-Santa Cruz, our #1 international economics college for veterans. It scores 85.2 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 international economics report for University of California-Santa Cruz
Texas Tech University is a great choice for veterans pursuing international economics, landing the #2 spot this year. Texas Tech University scores 84.8 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 international economics program at Texas Tech University
Georgia State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing international economics, landing the #3 spot this year. It scores 82.0 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 international economics program at Georgia State University
American University is a great choice for veterans pursuing international economics, landing the #4 spot this year. American University scores 79.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 48.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full international economics report for American University
Veteran students seeking a strong international economics program will find one at George Washington University, which ranked #5. It scores 79.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.7, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Weber State University came in at #6 for veteran international economics students this year. Weber State University scores 79.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full international economics report for Weber State University
University of St Thomas landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing international economics. University of St Thomas scores 78.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 51.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the international economics program at University of St Thomas
University of California-San Diego ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best international economics colleges for veterans. It scores 75.6 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 international economics at University of California-San Diego
Texas Christian University came in at #9 for veteran international economics students this year. Texas Christian University scores 74.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 47.4, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the international economics program at Texas Christian University
University of Denver ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best international economics colleges for veterans. It scores 71.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 45.7, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Fort Hays State University came in at #11 for veteran international economics students this year. It scores 66.7 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. More about the international economics program at Fort Hays State University
St Catherine University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best international economics colleges for veterans. It scores 60.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 54.5, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. More about the international economics program at St Catherine University
Carthage College landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing international economics. The school's overall veterans score is 56.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 74.3, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. See the full international economics report for Carthage College
Emmanuel College came in at #14 for veteran international economics students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 53.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 58.1, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. Read more about international economics at Emmanuel College
Colorado College placed #15 among the best international economics colleges for veterans. It scores 52.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 39.9, and veteran resources 0.0.
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Rhodes College came in at #16 for veteran international economics students this year. Rhodes College scores 50.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 49.4, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full international economics report for Rhodes College
Albion College placed #17 among the best international economics colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 45.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 48.6, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. More about the international economics program at Albion College
Austin College came in at #18 for veteran international economics students this year. It scores 42.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.3, and veteran resources 0.0. See the full international economics report for Austin 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 international economics: 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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