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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

Biology Studies is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 95,999 degrees were awarded to students with this major.

Across the Southeast region, there were 24,332 biology studies graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 78 colleges that offer a degree in biology studies. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biology studies programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the biology studies program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13.Among the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, 1 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky does offer 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Kentucky]](/colleges/university-of-kentucky/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s. Birmingham, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 15 students in 2020-2021.

UAB also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14.Of the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1,194 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama at Birmingham does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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 UAB]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s. Florida State University is a large public school situated in Tallahassee, Florida. It awarded 8 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, Florida State has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend East Carolina University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Greenville, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 24 students in 2020-2021.

ECU also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11.Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. East Carolina University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full ECU Veteran Student Life Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Auburn also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, Auburn University 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. During this same period, 68 students received funds 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 92%. 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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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #6, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, William & Mary has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,978. During this same period, 5 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%. 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 William & Mary]](/colleges/college-of-william-and-mary/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 2,081 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UA does offer 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full The University of Alabama Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #8, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. VCU is located in Richmond, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, VCU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Virginia Commonwealth University supports 29,070 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,085. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through 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%.

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school awarded 37 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.

GMU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received scholarships through 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 86%, 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%.

Full GMU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 17,809 students enrolled at U Miami, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students received scholarships through 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 91%, 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%.

Full University of Miami Veteran Student Life Report

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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 in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UARK is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 7 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21.According to our most recent data, UARK supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UARK 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

Full UARK Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville landed the #12 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 9 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, UofL has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UofL supports 22,211 students, and 17 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofL 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%.

Full UofL Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #13, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 4 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, UofSC has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,609 of the 35,470 students enrolled at University of South Carolina - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 651 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,453. On top of their other funding sources, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Carolina - Columbia offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #14, James Madison University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 4 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.

JMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University, 842 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. James Madison 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 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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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Norfolk, Virginia, this large public school handed out 8 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.

Among the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 1 are 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Old Dominion offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina

With a ranking of #16, Clemson University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Clemson is a public institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 114 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, Clemson has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 26,406 students enrolled at Clemson, 922 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 429 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,920. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students received funds through 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Clemson University]](/colleges/clemson-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

With a ranking of #17, Mississippi State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State, 1,170 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,684. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mississippi State offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Mississippi State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #18, Virginia Tech did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Virginia Tech supports 37,024 students, and 119 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 108 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Central Florida ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Orlando, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

UCF also made our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16.Of the 71,881 students enrolled at University of Central Florida, 2,263 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. To help with additional expenses, 8 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 92%, 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 University of Central Florida]](/colleges/university-of-central-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #20, University of Alabama in Huntsville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s list. Huntsville, Alabama is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 645 of the 9,999 students enrolled at UAH were GI Bill® students, of which 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,721. 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 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%.

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UNC Greensboro is located in Greensboro, North Carolina and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 masters’s biological sciences degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 885 of the 19,764 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro were GI Bill® students, of which 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,723. During this same period, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full UNC Greensboro Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s biological sciences degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,211 of the 50,626 students enrolled at University of South Florida - Main Campus were GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 13 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 92%, 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%.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University of Southern Mississippi landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 351 of the 14,606 students enrolled at Southern Miss were GI Bill® students, of which 226 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,605. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southern Miss does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Southern Miss Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 78 masters’s biological sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State University, 1,873 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgia State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 18 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying biological sciences list, FAU has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Biology Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 30,805 students enrolled at FAU, 708 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 397 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,153. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. FAU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

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