by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study commercial photography, you’ve come to the right place. This ranking highlights 21 programs ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing commercial photography, 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. 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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Our analysis ranked Salt Lake Community College the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in commercial photography. The school's overall veterans score is 86.0 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full commercial photography report for Salt Lake Community College
Collin County Community College District is a great choice for veterans pursuing commercial photography, landing the #2 spot this year. Collin County Community College District scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the commercial photography program at Collin County Community College District
Veteran students seeking a strong commercial photography program will find one at Appalachian State University, which ranked #3. It scores 80.5 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 commercial photography report for Appalachian State University
Veteran students seeking a strong commercial photography program will find one at Austin Community College District, which ranked #4. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full commercial photography report for Austin Community College District
Phoenix College came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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Milwaukee Area Technical College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. It scores 75.5 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the commercial photography program at Milwaukee Area Technical College
Des Moines Area Community College ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 75.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full commercial photography report for Des Moines Area Community College
Minneapolis Community and Technical College came in at #8 for veteran commercial photography students this year. It scores 74.9 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 66.7. Read more about commercial photography at Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Madison Area Technical College landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing commercial photography. It scores 74.7 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 commercial photography program at Madison Area Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 74.3 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
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College of DuPage came in at #11 for veteran commercial photography students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about commercial photography at College of DuPage
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing commercial photography. It scores 72.8 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. See the full commercial photography report for Cuyahoga Community College District
Fashion Institute of Technology ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 72.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 0.0. More about the commercial photography program at Fashion Institute of Technology
Arapahoe Community College placed #14 among the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. It scores 71.0 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 commercial photography report for Arapahoe Community College
Sessions College for Professional Design came in at #15 for veteran commercial photography students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 70.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 33.3.
See the full commercial photography report for Sessions College for Professional Design
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Kent State University at Kent ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. It scores 69.8 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 commercial photography at Kent State University at Kent
CUNY LaGuardia Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. It scores 69.1 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. More about the commercial photography program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College
College of Southern Nevada placed #18 among the best commercial photography colleges for veterans. College of Southern Nevada scores 69.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score. See the full commercial photography report for College of Southern Nevada
Mohawk Valley Community College came in at #19 for veteran commercial photography students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 67.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full commercial photography report for Mohawk Valley Community College
Spokane Falls Community College landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing commercial photography. The school's overall veterans score is 59.4 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
More about the commercial photography program at Spokane Falls Community College
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Nossi College of Art and Design came in at #21 for veteran commercial photography students this year. Nossi College of Art and Design scores 49.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 0.0 veteran-support score. More about the commercial photography program at Nossi College of Art and Design
*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 commercial photography: 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.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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