National Military Publications Honor Berkeley College for Dedication to Military and Veteran Students
Thursday, January 8, 2026
NATIONAL MILITARY PUBLICATIONS HONOR BERKELEY COLLEGE
FOR DEDICATION TO MILITARY AND VETERAN STUDENT SUCCESS
Photo Caption: Berkeley College was recently recognized by Military Times and U.S. Veterans Magazine on their lists of the colleges and universities that best serve military and veteran students. Each year military-aligned students, faculty, staff, and their families participate in community and volunteer efforts including placing flags at the graves of veterans on Memorial Day (left) and participating in National Wreaths Across America Day to honor those who served (right).
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Berkeley College was recently recognized by two prominent military publications on their lists of the colleges and universities that best serve military and veteran students. Military Times ranked the College on its 2025 Best for Vets list, while U.S. Veterans Magazine named the College among its 2025 Best of the Best. More than 260 military-aligned students are enrolled at Berkeley College as of the fall 2025 semester.
“Berkeley College is proud to support our student-veterans and their families by providing accessible, student-centered education and comprehensive resources that help them transition successfully into meaningful careers,” said Tami Pichardo, Senior Director, Office of Military and Veterans Affairs, Berkeley College. “The experiences and service of our military and veteran students strengthen our college community.”
The Berkeley College Office of Military and Veterans Affairs provides support to its student-veterans through four on-site veterans resource centers (VRCs) in New Jersey and New York, as well as through an Online VRC. Berkeley College supports the GI Bill® and Yellow Ribbon Program. Each year military-aligned students, faculty, staff, and their families participate in community and volunteer efforts including marching in the New York City Veterans Day Parade, organizing candy and toy drives, placing flags at the graves of veterans on Memorial Day, and participating in National Wreaths Across America Day to honor those who served.
Berkeley College is consistently ranked among the best colleges for military and veteran students by publications including U.S. News & World Report, Military Times, U.S. Veterans Magazine, and Military Advanced Education.
Military Times Best for Vets
According to Military Times, Best for Vets: Colleges is the largest and most comprehensive ranking of the best schools for military service members and veterans. Rankings are based on survey results from participating colleges and universities, along with public data from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and consider both academic outcomes and military-specific support.
Berkeley College is ranked No. 187 of 357 colleges nationwide and is third among colleges in New Jersey and fifth among colleges in New York.
U.S. Veterans Magazine Best of the Best
According to U.S. Veterans Magazine, Best of the Best is a guide for veterans, transitioning service members, and military families seeking to enter the workforce or the classroom. Honorees are selected through a national evaluation process that includes self-reported surveys and independent research focused on veteran hiring and retention, military benefits and support, and educational services for veterans.
Berkeley College is among 26 New York colleges and universities and 10 New Jersey institutions that are recognized.
About Berkeley College
Berkeley College, founded in 1931, is a career-focused institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education that offers students Master’s, Bachelor’s, and Associate’s degree and Certificate programs in more than 20 career fields. The College also offers Continuing Education programs to enhance career credentials.
Berkeley College has campuses in New York City and in Newark, Woodbridge, and Woodland Park, NJ, with nearly 4,000 students enrolled. In addition, Berkeley College Online® serves a global population. U.S. News & World Report has named Berkeley College among the Best Colleges for Online Bachelor’s Programs and among the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans for 12 consecutive years. Berkeley College is also ranked among the Best Regional Colleges/Universities in the North in the 2026 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges survey. The website address is https://BerkeleyCollege.edu.
The mission of Berkeley College is to empower each student to achieve lifelong success.
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