by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 34 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general, 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. 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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Explore the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans at a specific degree level:
Learn more about these veteran-friendly aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges below:
Ohio State University-Main Campus tops our 2026 ranking of the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. It scores 89.9 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 100.0. See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program will find one at Western Michigan University, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 85.4 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Western Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program will find one at Ohio University-Main Campus, which ranked #3. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 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 aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Ohio University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program will find one at University of Nebraska at Omaha, which ranked #4. It scores 83.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at University of Nebraska at Omaha
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a great choice for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general, landing the #5 spot this year. It scores 81.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
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Middle Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Middle Tennessee State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato came in at #7 for veteran aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general students this year. It scores 81.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus placed #8 among the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
University of Alaska Anchorage landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at University of Alaska Anchorage
Purdue University-Main Campus placed #10 among the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.1 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Purdue University-Main Campus
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Eastern Kentucky University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Eastern Kentucky University
Bridgewater State University landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. Bridgewater State University scores 78.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Bridgewater State University
Utah State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. Utah State University scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Utah State University
University of North Dakota placed #14 among the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. University of North Dakota scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at University of North Dakota
Liberty University landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. Liberty University scores 76.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Liberty University
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 64.3, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #17 for veteran aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general students this year. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. It scores 74.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Saint Louis University landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. Saint Louis University scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 50.9, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Saint Louis University
Florida Institute of Technology landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. The school's overall veterans score is 74.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 61.1, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general report for Florida Institute of Technology
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Oklahoma State University-Main Campus came in at #21 for veteran aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general students this year. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus scores 74.4 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 aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus came in at #22 for veteran aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 74.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus
Metropolitan State University of Denver landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general. Metropolitan State University of Denver scores 73.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at Metropolitan State University of Denver
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach came in at #24 for veteran aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general students this year. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 64.1, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
University of North Texas ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges for veterans. University of North Texas scores 73.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general program at University of North Texas
These aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general colleges also placed near the top this year:
*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 aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general: 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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