by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study interior design, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 140 programs that stand out for veteran interior 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. 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 Ohio State University-Main Campus the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in interior design. Ohio State University-Main Campus scores 89.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the interior design program at Ohio State University-Main Campus
Veteran students seeking a strong interior design program will find one at East Carolina University, which ranked #2. The school's overall veterans score is 88.2 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the interior design program at East Carolina University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing interior design, landing the #3 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 88.1 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full interior design report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Veteran students seeking a strong interior design program will find one at The University of Texas at Arlington, which ranked #4. The University of Texas at Arlington scores 87.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full interior design report for The University of Texas at Arlington
Veteran students seeking a strong interior design program will find one at California State University-Long Beach, which ranked #5. It scores 86.7 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 interior design at California State University-Long Beach
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University of Florida came in at #6 for veteran interior design students this year. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about interior design at University of Florida
Salt Lake Community College landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing interior design. Salt Lake Community College scores 86.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. See the full interior design report for Salt Lake Community College
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus placed #8 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. See the full interior design report for University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Western Michigan University placed #9 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. Western Michigan University scores 85.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full interior design report for Western Michigan University
Texas Tech University came in at #10 for veteran interior design students this year. It scores 84.8 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 interior design program at Texas Tech University
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University of Kentucky placed #11 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. University of Kentucky scores 84.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full interior design report for University of Kentucky
Iowa State University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the interior design program at Iowa State University
Eastern Michigan University landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing interior design. Eastern Michigan University scores 84.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the interior design program at Eastern Michigan University
Washington State University placed #14 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full interior design report for Washington State University
Collin County Community College District came in at #15 for veteran interior design students this year. Collin County Community College District 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 interior design at Collin County Community College District
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Texas State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best interior design colleges for veterans. It scores 83.0 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 interior design report for Texas State University
Illinois State University placed #17 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full interior design report for Illinois State University
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about interior design at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Nassau Community College placed #19 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full interior design report for Nassau Community College
Miami Dade College placed #20 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
Read more about interior design at Miami Dade College
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Front Range Community College placed #21 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about interior design at Front Range Community College
Florida State University landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing interior design. It scores 82.4 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. Read more about interior design at Florida State University
The University of Alabama placed #23 among the best interior design colleges for veterans. It scores 82.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the interior design program at The University of Alabama
University of Northern Iowa came in at #24 for veteran interior design students this year. It scores 82.2 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 interior design at University of Northern Iowa
Georgia Southern University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best interior design colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 81.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full interior design report for Georgia Southern University
Not far behind, these interior design colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 interior 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.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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