by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study social sciences, other, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 35 schools ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing social sciences, other, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based 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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Rutgers University-New Brunswick tops our 2026 ranking of the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, other report for Rutgers University-New Brunswick
A rank of #2 makes University of Alabama at Birmingham one of the top social sciences, other colleges for veteran students. The school's overall veterans score is 87.7 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about social sciences, other at University of Alabama at Birmingham
A rank of #3 makes California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo one of the top social sciences, other colleges for veteran students. It scores 84.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full social sciences, other report for California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Veteran students seeking a strong social sciences, other program will find one at Georgia Southern University, which ranked #4. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social sciences, other at Georgia Southern University
A rank of #5 makes Towson University one of the top social sciences, other colleges for veteran students. Towson University scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Millersville University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. Millersville University of Pennsylvania scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about social sciences, other at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus placed #7 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 78.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Empire State University landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, other. It scores 78.2 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 social sciences, other program at Empire State University
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice placed #9 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 77.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
University of Massachusetts-Amherst came in at #10 for veteran social sciences, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 77.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3.
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Azusa Pacific University placed #11 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 62.2, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences, other at Azusa Pacific University
University of California-Riverside ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. University of California-Riverside scores 76.3 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 social sciences, other program at University of California-Riverside
University of California-San Diego placed #13 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 75.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, other report for University of California-San Diego
University of Chicago came in at #14 for veteran social sciences, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 40.5, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at University of Chicago
Eastern Oregon University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, other. The school's overall veterans score is 74.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus landed the #16 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, other. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus scores 74.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus
University of California-Berkeley came in at #17 for veteran social sciences, other students this year. It scores 73.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at University of California-Berkeley
University of Rochester placed #18 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 42.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the social sciences, other program at University of Rochester
Boston University placed #19 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 71.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 41.6, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the social sciences, other program at Boston University
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, other. The school's overall veterans score is 71.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Loyola University Maryland came in at #21 for veteran social sciences, other students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 48.9, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about social sciences, other at Loyola University Maryland
Columbus State University came in at #22 for veteran social sciences, other students this year. Columbus State University scores 70.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full social sciences, other report for Columbus State University
New York University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. New York University scores 69.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 44.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full social sciences, other report for New York University
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga placed #24 among the best social sciences, other colleges for veterans. It scores 69.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social sciences, other report for The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga
University of Southern Maine landed the #25 spot for veterans pursuing social sciences, other. It scores 68.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full social sciences, other report for University of Southern Maine
These social sciences, other colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 social sciences, 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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