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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Biological & Biomedical Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 9th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 177,778 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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 Middle Atlantic region, there were 29,303 biological and biomedical sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $32,210 and $24,173 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 71 colleges that offer a degree in biological and biomedical sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent biological and biomedical sciences programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the biological and biomedical sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying biological & biomedical sciences.

Top 25 Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgetown University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Washington, District of Columbia, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 452 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgetown, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 19,371 students enrolled at Georgetown, 10 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $30,300. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgetown 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 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 Georgetown University Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Maryland Global Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s. Located in Adelphi, Maryland, this large public school handed out 130 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMGC, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UMGC supports 58,526 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $913. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMGC 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%.

Full UMGC Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Rutgers University - New Brunswick landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school handed out 316 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Rutgers New Brunswick not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers University - New Brunswick, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers University - New Brunswick 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #4 spot on the list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 22 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. 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 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 Cornell]](/colleges/cornell-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Washington University landed the #5 spot on the list. GWU is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 177 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

GWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 27,017 students enrolled at George Washington University, 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 $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%.

Full George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

With a ranking of #6, New York University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in New York, New York, and it awarded 456 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 52,775 students enrolled at New York University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. During this same period, 1 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. 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. 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 NYU]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 84 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also took the #4 spot in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania, 324 were 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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 University of Pennsylvania Veteran Student Life Report

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Drexel University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It awarded 207 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Drexel supports 23,589 students, and 2 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. 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 Drexel University Veteran Student Life Report

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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland

Johns Hopkins University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Johns Hopkins is a large school located in Baltimore, Maryland that handed out 592 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Johns Hopkins also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 28,890 students enrolled at Johns Hopkins University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,793. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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%.

Full Johns Hopkins University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large public school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 118 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Pitt did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 32,277 students enrolled at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus, 509 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Fordham University came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Fordham U is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Of the 16,364 students enrolled at Fordham U, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Fordham University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland - College Park ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. University of Maryland - College Park is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 16 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, UMCP supports 40,709 students, and 16 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 13 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. During this same period, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMCP 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 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 UMCP]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

With a ranking of #13, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 74 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester also made our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #9.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through 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. With a freshman retention rate of 92%, 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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Hood College
Frederick, Maryland

Hood College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Hood College is located in Frederick, Maryland and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 45 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 91 of the 2,042 students enrolled at Hood were GI Bill® students, of which 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,455. During this same period, 16 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Hood 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%.

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Mount St Mary's University
Emmitsburg, Maryland

With a ranking of #15, Mount St Mary’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. Mount St Mary’s University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The school has a small population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying biological & biomedical sciences list, The Mount has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Among the 2,560 students enrolled at Mount St Mary’s University, 3 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,851. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mount St Mary’s University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

With a ranking of #16, Pace University - New York did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. Pace University - New York is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 12 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Pace University supports 12,835 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,912. On top of their other funding sources, 5 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Pace University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Rochester Institute of Technology came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Rochester, New York, and it awarded 6 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,158 students enrolled at RIT 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 $17,424. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full Rochester Institute of Technology Veteran Student Life Report

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Delaware State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #18. Del State is a public institution located in Dover, Delaware. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 4,739 students enrolled at Delaware State University, 152 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 66 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,378. 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.

Full Delaware State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Syracuse University supports 21,322 students, and 385 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 250 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. On top of their other funding sources, 217 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 27 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 21,005 students enrolled at Montclair State University, 337 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,727. 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 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 Montclair State Veteran Student Life Report

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Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Columbia is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 388 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Columbia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Biological & Biomedical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 739 of the 30,135 students enrolled at Columbia University in the City of New York were GI Bill® students, of which 467 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,069. On top of their other funding sources, 328 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 95%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Brockport, New York, this medium-sized public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified masters’s biological and biomedical sciences students in 2020-2021.

Of the 7,592 students enrolled at SUNY Brockport, 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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. SUNY Brockport does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

Full SUNY Brockport Veteran Student Life Report

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

With a ranking of #23, University at Albany did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. University at Albany is a public institution located in Albany, New York. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 15 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UAlbany supports 17,688 students, and 260 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,220. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

Full University at Albany Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - Camden
Camden, New Jersey

Rutgers University - Camden ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s list. Rutgers University - Camden is a public institution located in Camden, New Jersey. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 11 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 237 of the 7,076 students enrolled at Rutgers University - Camden were GI Bill® students, of which 121 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,118. To help with additional expenses, 5 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 85%. 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 Camden Veteran Student Life Report

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Biological & Biomedical Sciences for a Master’s ranking. WCUPA is a fairly large school located in West Chester, Pennsylvania that handed out 9 masters’s biological and biomedical sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, WCUPA supports 17,719 students, and 390 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 208 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,155. To help with additional expenses, 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 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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at West Chester University of Pennsylvania]](/colleges/west-chester-university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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