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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2020-2021, 3,175 people earned their degree in plant sciences, making the major the 164th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, plant sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $38,727 and had an average of $19,352 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in plant sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality plant sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the plant sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate”.

Top 25 Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 20 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M College Station, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 37 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 25 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s plant sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Ohio State University - Main Campus supports 61,369 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Ohio State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate. UK is a large school located in Lexington, Kentucky that handed out 9 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also took the #24 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 29,986 students enrolled at UK, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Cornell University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 11 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell University, 2 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Washington State University is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Wazzu did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 31,159 students enrolled at Washington State University, 83 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,702. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UIUC supports 52,679 students, and 10 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UIUC]](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/student-life/veterans/)

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Iowa State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Iowa State is a public institution located in Ames, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Iowa State, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 31,822 students enrolled at Iowa State University, 814 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 388 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,933. During this same period, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Iowa State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Iowa State Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State also took the #7 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,102 of the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State were GI Bill® students, of which 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,886. During this same period, 27 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at North Carolina State University]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNL not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Nebraska - Lincoln supports 25,108 students, and 690 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 344 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,374. To help with additional expenses, 79 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UARK Veteran Student Life Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Auburn supports 30,737 students, and 1,499 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 746 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. To help with additional expenses, 68 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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With a ranking of #13, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Mizzou is a large school located in Columbia, Missouri that handed out 8 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou also took the #20 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Purdue is a large public school situated in West Lafayette, Indiana. It awarded 2 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Purdue also took the #22 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue University - Main Campus, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,765. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Purdue University - Main Campus does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Purdue University - Main Campus]](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, this large public school handed out 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s plant sciences students in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities supports 52,017 students, and 752 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 436 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. College Park, Maryland is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant sciences degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.

UMCP also took the #16 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, UMCP supports 40,709 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,716. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMCP does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. Colorado State is a public institution located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Colorado State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 32,428 students enrolled at Colorado State, 1,606 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,183 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,701. On top of their other funding sources, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Colorado State University - Fort Collins]](/colleges/colorado-state-university-fort-collins/student-life/veterans/)

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Fargo, North Dakota is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s plant sciences degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

North Dakota State University also took the #13 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 12,846 students enrolled at North Dakota State University, 4 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full North Dakota State University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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South Dakota State University
Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. South Dakota State is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 8 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying plant sciences list, South Dakota State has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 11,405 students enrolled at South Dakota State, 369 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 158 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,731. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full South Dakota State Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s plant sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. Kansas State University is a large school located in Manhattan, Kansas that handed out 12 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

K -State also made our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10.Among the 20,854 students enrolled at Kansas State University, 1,099 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 647 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,562. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Kansas State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Kansas State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #22. OSU is a large public school situated in Stillwater, Oklahoma. It awarded 5 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying plant sciences list, OSU has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, OSU supports 24,535 students, and 1,038 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 439 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,226. To help with additional expenses, 39 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full OSU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Davis ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Davis, California, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s plant sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UC Davis also made our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #9.Our most recent data shows that 31 of the 39,074 students enrolled at University of California - Davis were GI Bill® students, of which 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,489. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UC Davis]](/colleges/university-of-california-davis/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona

University of Arizona landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Tucson, Arizona, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s plant sciences students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,131 of the 45,601 students enrolled at University of Arizona were GI Bill® students, of which 1,478 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,880. To help with additional expenses, 31 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of Arizona Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia

University of Georgia landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Plant Sciences for a Doctorate ranking. University of Georgia is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying plant sciences list, UGA has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Plant Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Georgia supports 39,147 students, and 9 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,402. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UGA]](/colleges/university-of-georgia/student-life/veterans/)

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