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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s

207 Ranked Colleges
32,897 Degrees Awarded
$25,023 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 177,778 biological and biomedical sciences students received their degree, making the major the 9th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, biological and biomedical sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $30,469 and had an average of $23,170 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 41,349 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $26,993 and $24,180 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 32,897 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,400 and $27,180 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 207 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in biological and biomedical sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality biological and biomedical sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s

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

Top 25 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 207 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 724 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill supports 30,092 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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%. 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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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 207 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #2 spot on the list. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,057 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF 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 97%. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Virginia Commonwealth University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 452 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, VCU 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. VCU 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at VCU]](/colleges/virginia-commonwealth-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Out of the 207 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the #4 spot on the list. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 251 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK were GI Bill® students, of which 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UARK 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. 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 UARK Veteran Student Life Report

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Alabama. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s. UA is a large school located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama that handed out 301 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 37,840 students enrolled at The University of Alabama, 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. During this same period, 357 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 87%. 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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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. ECU is a public institution located in Greenville, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 330 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 28,798 students enrolled at ECU, 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECU does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at East Carolina University]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and it awarded 260 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, James Madison University supports 21,594 students, and 842 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 464 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. To help with additional expenses, 3 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full James Madison University Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. George Mason University is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 379 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, GMU has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’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. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

With a ranking of #9, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 321 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UK is also in the top of our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

With a ranking of #10, Florida State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 585 students in 2020-2021.

Florida State also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #23.Our most recent data shows that 8 of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University were GI Bill® students, of which 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University 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 95%. 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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With a ranking of #11, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 335 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UAB also did well on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.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. During this same period, 15 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Williamsburg, Virginia, this medium-sized public school awarded 222 degrees to qualified bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

William & Mary also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14.Among the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 are 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 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, 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%.

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 628 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Auburn also took the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,499 of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University were GI Bill® students, of which 746 were 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 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 242 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 629 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State, 1,102 were 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 27 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 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 1,354 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. During this same period, 13 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #17. Coral Gables, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 346 students in 2020-2021.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 17,809 students enrolled at University of Miami were GI Bill® students, of which 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,198. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Miami 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%. 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 Miami]](/colleges/university-of-miami/student-life/veterans/)

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University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #18. UofSC is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 650 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 35,470 students enrolled at University of South Carolina - Columbia, 1,609 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. To help with additional expenses, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of South Carolina - Columbia offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, 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 University of South Carolina - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-south-carolina-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

With a ranking of #19, University of Louisville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 142 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UofL also claimed a top spot on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $25,972. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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%.

Full UofL Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #20, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to 190 students in 2020-2021.

UNC Greensboro also claimed a top spot on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 19,764 students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 885 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. On top of their other funding sources, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 657 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 93%. 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 Alabama in Huntsville landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Huntsville, Alabama, this medium-sized public school handed out 88 degrees to qualified bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Of the 9,999 students enrolled at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 645 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. University of Alabama in Huntsville 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%.

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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Newport University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #23. Christopher Newport University is a public institution located in Newport News, Virginia. The school has a small population, and it awarded 194 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

CNU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 344 of the 4,868 students enrolled at CNU were GI Bill® students, of which 196 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,614. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds 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 87%.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #24. University of Virginia - Main Campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 346 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia, 3 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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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Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, Virginia

Virginia Military Institute came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s ranking. VMI is located in Lexington, Virginia and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 bachelors’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

VMI also claimed a top spot on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, VMI supports 1,698 students, and 146 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 76 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $9,113. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. VMI 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Military Institute]](/colleges/virginia-military-institute/student-life/veterans/)

Rest of the Best 32 in Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 32 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi
27
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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi
30
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University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
31
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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
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