by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study graphic design, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 165 schools that stand out for veteran graphic design students, 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 analyzed colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Nebraska-Lincoln the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in graphic design. It scores 91.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the graphic design program at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of South Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing graphic design, landing the #2 spot this year. University of South Florida scores 89.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full graphic design report for University of South Florida
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is a great choice for veterans pursuing graphic design, landing the #3 spot this year. University of Nevada-Las Vegas scores 87.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about graphic design at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
University of Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing graphic design, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 86.4 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 graphic design program at University of Florida
A rank of #5 makes Western Michigan University one of the top graphic design colleges for veteran students. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0.
Read more about graphic design at Western Michigan University
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State University of New York at Oswego came in at #6 for veteran graphic design students this year. State University of New York at Oswego scores 84.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full graphic design report for State University of New York at Oswego
Iowa State University placed #7 among the best graphic design colleges for veterans. It scores 84.5 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 graphic design program at Iowa State University
Miami University-Oxford landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing graphic design. It scores 83.6 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 graphic design at Miami University-Oxford
Portland State University came in at #9 for veteran graphic design students this year. It scores 83.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full graphic design report for Portland State University
Southern New Hampshire University came in at #10 for veteran graphic design students this year. It scores 83.3 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 graphic design report for Southern New Hampshire University
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #11 for veteran graphic design students this year. University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores 83.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about graphic design at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #12 spot for veterans pursuing graphic design. University of North Carolina at Charlotte scores 82.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic design at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Northern Iowa ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design colleges for veterans. It scores 82.2 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic design at University of Northern Iowa
Bellevue University landed the #14 spot for veterans pursuing graphic design. Bellevue University scores 82.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. Read more about graphic design at Bellevue University
Georgia Southern University ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design colleges for veterans. Georgia Southern University scores 81.9 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.
Read more about graphic design at Georgia Southern University
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SUNY Buffalo State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design colleges for veterans. It scores 81.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic design at SUNY Buffalo State University
Virginia Commonwealth University placed #17 among the best graphic design colleges for veterans. Virginia Commonwealth University scores 81.3 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 graphic design program at Virginia Commonwealth University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh placed #18 among the best graphic design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic design at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Oakland University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.8 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about graphic design at Oakland University
Minnesota State University Moorhead landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing graphic design. Minnesota State University Moorhead scores 80.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7.
See the full graphic design report for Minnesota State University Moorhead
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California State University-Sacramento came in at #21 for veteran graphic design students this year. California State University-Sacramento scores 80.7 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 graphic design program at California State University-Sacramento
Appalachian State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best graphic design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about graphic design at Appalachian State University
Samford University came in at #23 for veteran graphic design students this year. Samford University scores 80.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 71.1, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the graphic design program at Samford University
Oregon State University landed the #24 spot for veterans pursuing graphic design. The school's overall veterans score is 80.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about graphic design at Oregon State University
Gateway Technical College placed #25 among the best graphic design colleges for veterans. It scores 80.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the graphic design program at Gateway Technical College
These graphic design colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying graphic design: 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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