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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS

10 Ranked Colleges
450 Degrees Awarded
$38,400 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Management Information Systems is the 73rd most popular major in the country with 13,680 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, management information systems graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $57,647 and had an average of $24,340 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 450 management information systems graduates with average earnings and debt of $62,671 and $23,219 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS” ranking looked at 10 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in management information systems. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great management information systems programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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

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The mis school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS”.

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS”.

Top 10 Best Management Information Systems Colleges for Veterans in California

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National University
La Jolla, California

Out of the 10 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS that were part of this year’s ranking, National University landed the #1 spot on the list. National University is a fairly large school located in La Jolla, California that handed out 59 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

National University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 18,070 students enrolled at National University, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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 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 University of California - Irvine. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS. University of California - Irvine is a large school located in Irvine, California that handed out 49 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UC Irvine, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 36,303 students enrolled at University of California - Irvine, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,620. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full UC Irvine Veteran Student Life Report

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University of La Verne
La Verne, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of La Verne. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS list. University of La Verne is a medium-sized school located in La Verne, California that handed out 38 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

ULV also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 6,983 students enrolled at ULV, 10 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,536. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at ULV]](/colleges/university-of-la-verne/student-life/veterans/)

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Point Loma Nazarene University. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS. PLNU is a small school located in San Diego, California that handed out 1 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

PLNU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 334 of the 4,616 students enrolled at PLNU were GI Bill® students, of which 219 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,825. To help with additional expenses, 76 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. PLNU 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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California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend California Lutheran University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS list. California Lutheran University is a small school located in Thousand Oaks, California that handed out 1 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

CLU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 166 of the 4,027 students enrolled at California Lutheran University were GI Bill® students, of which 126 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,342. To help with additional expenses, 37 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. California Lutheran University 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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Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California

Santa Clara University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS ranking. Santa Clara University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Santa Clara, California. It awarded 39 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

SCU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 8,616 students enrolled at SCU, 106 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 68 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,898. On top of their other funding sources, 38 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

Full SCU Veteran Student Life Report

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DeVry University - California landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS ranking. DeVry University - California is a private for-profit institution located in Pomona, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

DeVry University - California also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 1,926 students enrolled at DeVry University - California were GI Bill® students, of which 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,058. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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University of Phoenix - California landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS ranking. This small school is located in Costa Mesa, California, and it awarded 4 ’s MIS degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UOPX - California, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 37 of the 3,179 students enrolled at UOPX - California were GI Bill® students, of which 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,279. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UOPX - California offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Pacific Union College
Angwin, California

With a ranking of #9, Pacific Union College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS list. Angwin, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s MIS degrees to 1 students in 2020-2021.

PUC also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 959 students enrolled at PUC, 32 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 21 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,805. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 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 Pacific Union College]](/colleges/pacific-union-college/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #10, California Intercontinental University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for MIS list. California Intercontinental University is a private for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a small population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

California Intercontinental University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Among the 537 students enrolled at California Intercontinental University, 27 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 20 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,275. 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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