Posted on Mar 25, 2016
Which Colleges Have the Best Veterans Programs?
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If you're a veteran who's going back to school, or still active duty looking to get your degree, there are a lot of considerations in your choice of schools. You probably have military experience that you can get college credit for. You also have financial considerations, so you may want a school that works with Tuition Assistance or the Yellow Ribbon program.
But how do you know which not-for-profit schools provide the best military-friendly programs for students?
Since 1988, US News & World Report has cranked out a yearly "America's Best Colleges" ranking publication. Within the publication there are a multitude of different lists including National Universities Rankings, National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings, Regional Universities Rankings, Regional Colleges Rankings, and Best Undergraduate Business Programs to name a few (Yes, there are more.)
These rankings are determined by first categorizing the institutions based on type and mission. Then, institutions are ranked according to 16 different academic areas where each area has its own weight in the total ranking of the institution. (Whew. I know, bear with me)
But this ranking system doesn't have take into account veteran or military programs for students who previously served or are currently serving.
THE TOP 8 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH THE BEST VETERANS PROGRAMS
Wright State University-Main Campus
Old Dominion University
University of North Dakota
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Campus
Eastern Kentucky University
Jacksonville University
Austin Peay State University
University of Utah
But how do you know which not-for-profit schools provide the best military-friendly programs for students?
Since 1988, US News & World Report has cranked out a yearly "America's Best Colleges" ranking publication. Within the publication there are a multitude of different lists including National Universities Rankings, National Liberal Arts Colleges Rankings, Regional Universities Rankings, Regional Colleges Rankings, and Best Undergraduate Business Programs to name a few (Yes, there are more.)
These rankings are determined by first categorizing the institutions based on type and mission. Then, institutions are ranked according to 16 different academic areas where each area has its own weight in the total ranking of the institution. (Whew. I know, bear with me)
But this ranking system doesn't have take into account veteran or military programs for students who previously served or are currently serving.
THE TOP 8 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH THE BEST VETERANS PROGRAMS
Wright State University-Main Campus
Old Dominion University
University of North Dakota
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale Campus
Eastern Kentucky University
Jacksonville University
Austin Peay State University
University of Utah
Which Colleges Have the Best Veterans Programs?
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Earlier this year the Military times provided the best career and technical schools for Veterans for 2016. They are currently working on a similar article for the rest of the colleges. I personally looked into some of these colleges and was impressed by the programs they offered at little to no cost for transitioning service members and veterans. They also provide a methodology article, where they talk about the criteria that influenced these ratings. It's a great read, and if you live in any of these areas, I'd highly suggest checking out the programs offered.
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/best-for-vets/education/2015/10/12/best-for-vets-career-technical-colleges-2016/73805474/
http://www.militarytimes.com/story/veterans/best-for-vets/education/2015/10/12/best-for-vets-career-technical-colleges-2016/73805474/
Best for Vets: Career & Technical Colleges 2016
When Mike Baker left the Marine Corps in 2008, he was hoping to leverage his military training as a bulk fuel specialist into a civilian career in the same field. He applied immediately for higher-level civilia
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USCAiken has an excellent Veteran and Military Student Sucess center and program. (Aiken, SC is a great small town close to Ft Gordon, Georgia) Large VA is 30 miles from the campus, yet we are a rural setting. Horses, golf and 3 hours from Charleston, Atlanta, Asheville, Charlotte, and an hour from Columbia, SC and Augusta, GA.
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