by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 23 colleges that stand out for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students, 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. 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 Eastern Michigan University the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Eastern Michigan University
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program will find one at Purdue University-Main Campus, which ranked #2. Purdue University-Main Campus scores 80.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Purdue University-Main Campus
A rank of #3 makes Louisiana Tech University one of the top airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veteran students. Louisiana Tech University scores 78.8 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Louisiana Tech University
Veteran students seeking a strong airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program will find one at Fox Valley Technical College, which ranked #4. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Fox Valley Technical College
A rank of #5 makes Central Washington University one of the top airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veteran students. Central Washington University scores 77.0 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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Mt San Antonio College placed #6 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Mt San Antonio College
University of Central Missouri ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for University of Central Missouri
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale placed #8 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Utah Valley University landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Utah Valley University scores 74.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Utah Valley University
Auburn University landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. The school's overall veterans score is 71.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
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Kansas State University placed #11 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. Kansas State University scores 71.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Kansas State University
Jacksonville University came in at #12 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 70.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 58.7, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Jacksonville University
Farmingdale State College came in at #13 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Farmingdale State College
Indiana State University came in at #14 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students this year. Indiana State University scores 68.2 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Indiana State University
University of Dubuque came in at #15 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 68.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 67.7, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Central Oregon Community College placed #16 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. It scores 66.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Central Oregon Community College
Polk State College landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Polk State College scores 66.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Polk State College
Northwestern Michigan College came in at #18 for veteran airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew students this year. Northwestern Michigan College scores 64.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Northwestern Michigan College
Aims Community College landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. It scores 63.8 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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew program at Aims Community College
Community College of Beaver County placed #20 among the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 63.4 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Community College of Beaver County
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Delta State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew colleges for veterans. Delta State University scores 63.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Delta State University
Rocky Mountain College landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. Rocky Mountain College scores 59.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 81.6, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew report for Rocky Mountain College
Texas State Technical College landed the #23 spot for veterans pursuing airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew. It scores 53.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Read more about airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew at Texas State Technical College
*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 airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew: 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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