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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate

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Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate” ranking.

Microbiology is the 224th most popular major in the country with 2,911 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 39 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in microbiology. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality microbiology programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the microbiology program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate

The colleges and universities below are the best for doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology.

Top 25 Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #1 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 15 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison also took the #2 spot in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison, 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UW - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 39 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Ohio State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Columbus, Ohio, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Ohio State also made our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12.Among the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State University - Main Campus, 2 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. 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.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kansas. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 4 students in 2020-2021.

KU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, KU supports 26,744 students, and 70 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 40 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. During this same period, 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%. 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 Kansas]](/colleges/university-of-kansas/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Out of the 39 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology list, Iowa has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Iowa supports 30,318 students, and 1 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Iowa offers 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 39 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. UW Seattle is a large school located in Seattle, Washington that handed out 5 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology list, UW Seattle has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, UW Seattle supports 48,149 students, and 1,283 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 769 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. During this same period, 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 93%.

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s microbiology degrees to 5 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at ASU - Tempe, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 74,795 students enrolled at ASU - Tempe, 7,566 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. To help with additional expenses, 672 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. ASU - Tempe offers 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full ASU - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Denver, Colorado, this large public school awarded 8 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 24,723 students enrolled at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 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. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at CU Anschutz]](/colleges/university-of-colorado-denver/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #8, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas A&M University - College Station does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

With a ranking of #9, North Carolina State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State also made our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10.Among the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State, 1,102 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. On top of their other funding sources, 27 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 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%.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

With a ranking of #10, Cornell University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Ithaca, New York, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology list, Cornell has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. During this same period, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. 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. 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 Cornell Veteran Student Life Report

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Iowa State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Located in Ames, Iowa, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Iowa State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,933. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Iowa State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Hawaii at Manoa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Honolulu, Hawaii, this fairly large public school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Among the 18,025 students enrolled at UH Manoa, 3 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 $22,153. 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%.

Full UH Manoa Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #13, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 13 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Among the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1,194 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. During this same period, 15 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%. 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 Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. Rutgers New Brunswick is a large school located in New Brunswick, New Jersey that handed out 2 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Rutgers University - New Brunswick]](/colleges/rutgers-university-new-brunswick/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois

University of Chicago ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. UChicago is a fairly large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 4 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying microbiology list, UChicago has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 17,834 students enrolled at University of Chicago, 241 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 113 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $18,948. In addition to receiving other benefits, 58 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 100%, 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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full University of Chicago Veteran Student Life Report

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Indiana University - Bloomington ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. IU Bloomington is a large public school situated in Bloomington, Indiana. It awarded 10 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

IU Bloomington not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 43,064 students enrolled at IU Bloomington, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. IU Bloomington offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. 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 IU Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Champaign, Illinois, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UIUC, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC, 10 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. 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 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%.

Full UIUC Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. University of California - Davis is a large school located in Davis, California that handed out 10 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

UC Davis not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, UC Davis supports 39,074 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are 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 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.

Full University of California - Davis Veteran Student Life Report

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Colorado State University - Fort Collins came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Fort Collins, Colorado, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,606 of the 32,428 students enrolled at Colorado State were GI Bill® students, of which 1,183 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,701. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Located in Norman, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

Among the 27,772 students enrolled at University of Oklahoma, 12 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 $3,720. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Oklahoma does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus]](/colleges/university-of-oklahoma-norman-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 24,535 students enrolled at OSU, 1,038 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 439 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,226. On top of their other funding sources, 39 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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University of California - Riverside came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Riverside, California, this large public school awarded 2 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

UCR did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 26,434 students enrolled at UCR, 11 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 $2,182. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UCR 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of California - Riverside]](/colleges/university-of-california-riverside/student-life/veterans/)

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North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking. North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a fairly large public school situated in Fargo, North Dakota. It awarded 1 doctorate’s microbiology degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, North Dakota State University supports 12,846 students, and 4 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. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at North Dakota State University - Main Campus]](/colleges/north-dakota-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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New York University
New York, New York

New York University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #24. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 1 degrees to qualified doctorate’s microbiology students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Microbiology Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, NYU supports 52,775 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received scholarships through 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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 90%.

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Oregon State University
Corvallis, Oregon

Oregon State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Microbiology for a Doctorate list. Oregon State University is a public institution located in Corvallis, Oregon. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Oregon State University supports 32,312 students, and 1,559 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,000 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,385. To help with additional expenses, 17 students received funds 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Oregon State Veteran Student Life Report

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