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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

General Biology is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 5th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 107,165 degrees were awarded to students with this major. In 2019-2020, general biology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $28,334 and had an average of $23,818 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 17,891 general biology graduates with average earnings and debt of $29,200 and $24,337 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate” ranking analyzed 24 colleges that offered a degree in general biology. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general biology programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the general biology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate”.

Top 24 Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgetown University. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate. Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Washington, District of Columbia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown University, 10 are 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 $30,300. During this same period, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgetown University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 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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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 #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #4.According to our most recent data, Cornell supports 23,620 students, and 2 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 $12,780. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Full Cornell University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Out of the 24 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, UPenn has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. In addition to receiving other benefits, 78 students received scholarships 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full UPenn Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rutgers New Brunswick, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Rutgers New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate 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%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. NYU is located in New York, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 18 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

NYU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 52,775 students enrolled at NYU, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, 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%. The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GWU, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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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With a ranking of #7, University of Maryland - College Park did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 13 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMCP, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 16 of the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park were GI Bill® students, of which 13 were 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Maryland - College Park offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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%.

Full UMCP Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

With a ranking of #8, Syracuse University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #14.Of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 students received scholarships through 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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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #9, Drexel University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Drexel is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 3 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel were GI Bill® students, of which 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. 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 88%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Drexel]](/colleges/drexel-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

With a ranking of #10, Fordham University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bronx, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Fordham U did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham University, 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. 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 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 89%.

Full Fordham University Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #11, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Pitt is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

Pitt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 509 of the 32,277 students enrolled at Pitt were GI Bill® students, of which 364 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,281. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pitt offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 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 Rochester
Rochester, New York

University of Rochester ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #5.According to our most recent data, University of Rochester supports 11,741 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,872. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 92%.

Full University of Rochester Veteran Student Life Report

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. University at Albany is located in Albany, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 15 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

UAlbany also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #17.Of the 17,688 students enrolled at UAlbany, 260 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 136 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,220. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for 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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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #14. Johns Hopkins University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 19 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins also took the #3 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Johns Hopkins supports 28,890 students, and 4 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 $1,793. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 Johns Hopkins University]](/colleges/johns-hopkins-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Delaware
Newark, Delaware

University of Delaware ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Newark, Delaware is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UD, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 23,613 students enrolled at University of Delaware, 364 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 188 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,229. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

Full University of Delaware Veteran Student Life Report

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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Temple University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Temple University is a large public school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 28 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Temple, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 37,236 students enrolled at Temple University, 830 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 510 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,479. On top of their other funding sources, 9 students received scholarships 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Temple Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #17, Columbia University in the City of New York did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. New York, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Columbia, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York, 739 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,069. In addition to receiving other benefits, 328 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 Columbia University in the City of New York]](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Duquesne also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #21.Among the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne University, 219 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,403. During this same period, 43 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Duquesne University offers 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 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 Duquesne University]](/colleges/duquesne-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York

University at Buffalo landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. Buffalo, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s biology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region doctor’s degree vets studying biology list, University at Buffalo has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University at Buffalo supports 32,347 students, and 382 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 195 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,050. 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 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 87%.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Located in Troy, New York, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 6 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s biology students in 2020-2021.

RPI not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 104 of the 7,501 students enrolled at RPI were GI Bill® students, of which 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $23,164. On top of their other funding sources, 59 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 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #21. UMBC is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UMBC also made our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #23.Among the 13,497 students enrolled at University of Maryland - Baltimore County, 53 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 30 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,027. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 UMBC]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/student-life/veterans/)

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Binghamton University
Vestal, New York

Binghamton University ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. Binghamton University is located in Vestal, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s biology degrees to qualified students.

Binghamton University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 18,148 students enrolled at Binghamton University, 102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 46 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,948. 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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 Binghamton University]](/colleges/suny-at-binghamton/student-life/veterans/)

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St John’s University - New York ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate list. St John’s University - New York is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Queens, New York. It awarded 7 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

STJ did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 20,143 students enrolled at STJ, 11 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 10 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,047. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. STJ 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%.

Full St John’s University - New York Veteran Student Life Report

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Howard University
Washington, District of Columbia

Howard University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biology for a Doctorate ranking. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s biology degrees in 2020-2021.

Howard not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best General Biology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Howard supports 10,859 students, and 342 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,339. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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