by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study digital arts, you’ve come to the right place. We have ranked 48 colleges ranked on how well they support veterans pursuing digital arts, 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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Learn more about these veteran-friendly digital arts colleges below:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln tops our 2026 ranking of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. University of Nebraska-Lincoln scores 91.2 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 digital arts at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 88.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full digital arts report for University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
University of Florida is a great choice for veterans pursuing digital arts, landing the #3 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. See the full digital arts report for University of Florida
University of Kentucky is a great choice for veterans pursuing digital arts, landing the #4 spot this year. It scores 84.8 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. More about the digital arts program at University of Kentucky
Veteran students seeking a strong digital arts program will find one at University of Central Florida, which ranked #5. The school's overall veterans score is 84.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7.
More about the digital arts program at University of Central Florida
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Ohio University-Main Campus placed #6 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. Ohio University-Main Campus scores 84.1 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about digital arts at Ohio University-Main Campus
The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #7 for veteran digital arts students this year. The University of Texas at Dallas scores 80.9 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 digital arts report for The University of Texas at Dallas
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania landed the #8 spot for veterans pursuing digital arts. The school's overall veterans score is 80.3 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the digital arts program at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus landed the #9 spot for veterans pursuing digital arts. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus scores 80.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full digital arts report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Pima Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 80.2 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
See the full digital arts report for Pima Community College
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Austin Community College District placed #11 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. Austin Community College District scores 79.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about digital arts at Austin Community College District
University of Missouri-Columbia placed #12 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 79.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full digital arts report for University of Missouri-Columbia
Central Michigan University placed #13 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. It scores 78.6 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 digital arts report for Central Michigan University
SUNY College at Potsdam ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. It scores 78.0 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the digital arts program at SUNY College at Potsdam
University of Wisconsin-Stout landed the #15 spot for veterans pursuing digital arts. University of Wisconsin-Stout scores 77.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score.
Read more about digital arts at University of Wisconsin-Stout
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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 76.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about digital arts at The University of Texas at Austin
Liberty University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. Liberty University scores 76.7 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the digital arts program at Liberty University
Michigan State University landed the #18 spot for veterans pursuing digital arts. The school's overall veterans score is 76.6 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the digital arts program at Michigan State University
Academy of Art University placed #19 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. Academy of Art University scores 76.5 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 96.8, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the digital arts program at Academy of Art University
Grand Canyon University landed the #20 spot for veterans pursuing digital arts. The school's overall veterans score is 75.9 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 33.3 veteran-support score.
More about the digital arts program at Grand Canyon University
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Tarleton State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best digital arts colleges for veterans. It scores 75.4 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 digital arts at Tarleton State University
Florida International University came in at #22 for veteran digital arts students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 73.7 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about digital arts at Florida International University
University of Advancing Technology came in at #23 for veteran digital arts students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 72.9 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. Read more about digital arts at University of Advancing Technology
SUNY Oneonta placed #24 among the best digital arts colleges for veterans. SUNY Oneonta scores 72.8 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 33.3. See the full digital arts report for SUNY Oneonta
Wichita State University came in at #25 for veteran digital arts students this year. It scores 72.4 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 66.7. Read more about digital arts at Wichita State University
Not far behind, these digital arts colleges also rank among the best for veterans 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 digital arts: 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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