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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s

635 Ranked Colleges
45,122 Degrees Awarded
$41,822 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Marketing is the 17th most popular major in the country with 52,916 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, marketing graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,991 and had an average of $25,213 in loans still to pay off.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 45,122 marketing graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 635 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in marketing. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great marketing programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for bachelor’s degree vets studying marketing.

Top 25 Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 210 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 70,418 students enrolled at Texas A&M University - College Station 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 $4,925. 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Texas A&M College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Ohio State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s. Ohio State University - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Columbus, Ohio. It awarded 427 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Ohio State, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 61,369 students enrolled at Ohio State, 2 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. Ohio State offers 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%.

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

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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 #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s. The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 605 bachelors’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, UA is in the top on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 2,081 of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA were GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,975. On top of their other funding sources, 357 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Out of the 635 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large school located in Champaign, Illinois that handed out 142 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying marketing list, UIUC has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,679 students enrolled at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 94%. 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 UIUC]](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 226 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s marketing students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 44,640 students enrolled at UW - Madison, 4 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 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 95%. 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 Wisconsin - Madison]](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 520 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State also claimed a top spot on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. During this same period, 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 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Florida State University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, this large public school awarded 335 diplomas to qualified bachelors’s marketing students in 2020-2021.

UARK excels when it comes to marketing quality. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 27,562 students enrolled at University of Arkansas, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Arkansas 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 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #8. Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 156 bachelors’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

Drexel not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average 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. Drexel 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

With a ranking of #9, University of Florida did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. UF is a public institution located in Gainesville, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 206 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UF is also in the top of our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, 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 Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. Purdue University - Main Campus is located in West Lafayette, Indiana and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 bachelors’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, Purdue is in the top on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Purdue supports 46,655 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 $7,765. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Purdue does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, 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%.

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Iowa City, Iowa, and it awarded 244 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Iowa also claimed a top spot on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 5% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa 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. During this same period, 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 88%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Iowa Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #12. Georgetown is a large school located in Washington, District of Columbia that handed out 67 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgetown also made our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, Georgetown supports 19,371 students, and 10 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $30,300. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Georgetown Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 174 bachelors’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, JMU is in the top on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Among the 21,594 students enrolled at JMU, 842 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,824. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full JMU Veteran Student Life Report

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 221 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, ECU also did well on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 28,798 students enrolled at East Carolina University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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Miami University - Oxford landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Oxford, Ohio, and it awarded 309 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

Miami University - Oxford also claimed a top spot on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Miami University - Oxford supports 18,880 students, and 405 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 259 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,877. On top of their other funding sources, 6 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 88%, 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 Miami University - Oxford Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 343 bachelors’s marketing degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on this list, UK is in the top on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. 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 UK 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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With a ranking of #17, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Norman, Oklahoma, and it awarded 229 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Oklahoma also claimed a top spot on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Among the 27,772 students enrolled at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,720. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 87%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

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University of Dayton came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking. University of Dayton is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dayton, Ohio. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 199 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, UDayton is also in the top of our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Among the 11,650 students enrolled at University of Dayton, 197 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 142 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,930. On top of their other funding sources, 40 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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With a ranking of #19, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 310 degrees to qualified bachelors’s marketing students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, ASU - Tempe is also in the top of our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 7,566 of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe were GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. During this same period, 672 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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Xavier University
Cincinnati, Ohio

With a ranking of #20, Xavier University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Xavier is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 95 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Xavier is in the top on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.Among the 7,061 students enrolled at Xavier University, 249 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $16,316. On top of their other funding sources, 75 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.

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

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #21. Auburn University is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 301 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Auburn is also in the top of our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Auburn University supports 30,737 students, and 1,499 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 746 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn University 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Auburn Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #22. This large school is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and it awarded 212 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our bachelor’s degree vets studying marketing list, UMN Twin Cities has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,017 students enrolled at UMN Twin Cities, 752 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,020. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UMN Twin Cities offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Syracuse, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 154 degrees to qualified bachelors’s marketing students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse excels when it comes to marketing quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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 Syracuse]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 224 bachelors’s marketing degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best Marketing Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,283 of the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle were GI Bill® students, of which 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $14,190. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full University of Washington - Seattle Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

Washington State University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s list. Wazzu is a public institution located in Pullman, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 210 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Wazzu excels when it comes to marketing quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 83 of the 31,159 students enrolled at Wazzu were GI Bill® students, of which 53 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,702. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

Full Washington State University Veteran Student Life Report

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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WMU crest
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
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U Miami crest
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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Loyola Marymount crest
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
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Virginia Tech crest
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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University of Houston
Houston, Texas
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UPenn crest
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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GMU crest
George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia
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University of Arizona crest
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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University of Denver
Denver, Colorado
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
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Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Marketing for a Bachelor’s

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI
52Central Michigan UniversityMount Pleasant, MI
53The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
54Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT
55Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
56University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
57Mississippi State UniversityMississippi State, MS
58Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
59Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
60Rutgers University - New BrunswickNew Brunswick, NJ
61University of North DakotaGrand Forks, ND
62University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
63Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
64University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY
65Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
RankCollegeLocation
66Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE
67Saint Joseph’s UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
68Clemson UniversityClemson, SC
69Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester, NY
70Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
71Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
72University of MississippiUniversity, MS
73The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington, TX
74Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL
75Belmont UniversityNashville, TN
76University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
77University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI
78University of St Thomas MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
79University of ToledoToledo, OH
80University of Wisconsin - WhitewaterWhitewater, WI
81Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
82Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
83University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI
84Park UniversityParkville, MO
85Baldwin Wallace UniversityBerea, OH
86University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MS
87North Dakota State University - Main CampusFargo, ND
88Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL
89University of GeorgiaAthens, GA
90Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester, NH
RankCollegeLocation
91Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT
92Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL
93DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
94Kansas State UniversityManhattan, KS
95Ohio University - Athens CampusAthens, OH
96Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO

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