by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study air transportation, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 62 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing air transportation, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in air transportation. It scores 89.9 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about air transportation at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Florida State College at Jacksonville came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. Florida State College at Jacksonville scores 85.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. More about the air transportation program at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Veteran students seeking a strong air transportation program will find one at Western Michigan University, which ranked #3. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the air transportation program at Western Michigan University
Eastern Michigan University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about air transportation at Eastern Michigan University
Ohio University-Main Campus is a great choice for veterans pursuing air transportation, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
Read more about air transportation at Ohio University-Main Campus
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University of Nebraska at Omaha ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. It scores 83.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full air transportation report for University of Nebraska at Omaha
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.5 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about air transportation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #8 for veteran air transportation students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 81.2 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the air transportation program at Middle Tennessee State University
Minnesota State University-Mankato ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about air transportation at Minnesota State University-Mankato
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #10 spot for veterans pursuing air transportation. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full air transportation report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
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University of Alaska Anchorage placed #11 among the best air transportation colleges for veterans. University of Alaska Anchorage scores 80.2 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about air transportation at University of Alaska Anchorage
Purdue University-Main Campus came in at #12 for veteran air transportation students this year. 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. See the full air transportation report for Purdue University-Main Campus
Eastern Kentucky University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing air transportation. Eastern Kentucky University scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full air transportation report for Eastern Kentucky University
Louisiana Tech University came in at #14 for veteran air transportation students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 78.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about air transportation at Louisiana Tech University
Community College of Baltimore County came in at #15 for veteran air transportation students this year. It scores 78.5 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 air transportation report for Community College of Baltimore County
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Bridgewater State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation 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, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about air transportation at Bridgewater State University
Utah State University landed the #17 spot for veterans pursuing air transportation. Utah State University scores 78.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the air transportation program at Utah State University
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing air transportation. The school's overall veterans score is 77.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 94.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full air transportation report for Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology
Fox Valley Technical College came in at #19 for veteran air transportation students this year. Fox Valley Technical College scores 77.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full air transportation report for Fox Valley Technical College
University of North Dakota landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing air transportation. The school's overall veterans score is 77.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
More about the air transportation program at University of North Dakota
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Central Washington University came in at #21 for veteran air transportation students this year. Central Washington University scores 77.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the air transportation program at Central Washington University
Liberty University came in at #22 for veteran air transportation students this year. It scores 76.7 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 air transportation at Liberty University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best air transportation colleges for veterans. It scores 76.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 64.3, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the air transportation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
Arizona State University Campus Immersion came in at #24 for veteran air transportation students this year. Arizona State University Campus Immersion scores 76.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full air transportation report for Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Mt San Antonio College placed #25 among the best air transportation 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. Read more about air transportation at Mt San Antonio College
These air transportation 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 air transportation: 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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