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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

157 Ranked Colleges
22,567 Degrees Awarded
$30,139 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Communication & Journalism is the 11th most popular major in the country with 120,571 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, communication and journalism graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $34,266 and had an average of $24,758 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 26,603 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $31,512 and $25,772 respectively. At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 22,567 communication and journalism graduates with average earnings and debt of $37,400 and $27,180 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s” ranking looked at 157 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in communication and journalism. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent communication and journalism programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for southeast region bachelor’s degree vets studying communication & journalism.

Top 25 Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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Out of the 157 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism 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. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 652 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.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. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

Full UNC Chapel Hill 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 #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism 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 685 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 37,840 students enrolled at UA, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 357 students received funds 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 87%. 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 UA Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 681 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

UF also took the #7 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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 scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UF does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to 388 students in 2020-2021.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 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. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, 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 UARK Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

Out of the 157 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, James Madison University landed the #5 spot on the list. JMU is a large school located in Harrisonburg, Virginia that handed out 433 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Communication & Journalism 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. James Madison University 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at James Madison University]](/colleges/james-madison-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. UK is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 455 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region bachelor’s degree vets studying communication & journalism list, UK has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Kentucky supports 29,986 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Kentucky offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. ECU is a large school located in Greenville, North Carolina that handed out 317 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

ECU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, East Carolina University supports 28,798 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,409. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full ECU Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Florida State is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 306 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Florida State also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14.Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Florida State Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. U Miami is a private not-for-profit institution located in Coral Gables, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 273 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 17,809 students enrolled at University of Miami, 4 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $22,198. During this same period, 2 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 91%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

Full U Miami Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Richmond, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to 257 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, VCU is in the top on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 29,070 students enrolled at Virginia Commonwealth University, 1 were 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 $13,085. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Virginia Commonwealth University 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%.

Full VCU Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #11, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 301 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Louisiana State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, Louisiana State University supports 34,285 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. 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Louisiana State University]](/colleges/louisiana-state-university-and-agricultural-and-mechanical-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Belmont University
Nashville, Tennessee

With a ranking of #12, Belmont University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Belmont University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 100 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Belmont also took the #20 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Belmont University supports 8,204 students, and 343 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 227 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,102. On top of their other funding sources, 146 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 Belmont University Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #13. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 261 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Virginia Tech, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 119 of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech were GI Bill® students, of which 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. During this same period, 0 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 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 Virginia Tech Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #14. UofL is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 188 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

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. During this same period, 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 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 University of Louisville]](/colleges/university-of-louisville/student-life/veterans/)

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 559 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USF Tampa, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, USF Tampa supports 50,626 students, and 2,211 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,241 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 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 92%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at USF Tampa]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 270 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn also claimed a top spot on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University, 1,499 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. To help with additional expenses, 68 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn 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%. 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 South Carolina - Columbia ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 508 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 35,470 students enrolled at UofSC, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,453. On top of their other funding sources, 33 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofSC 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 90%. 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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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #18 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. UNC Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 186 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNC Greensboro]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/student-life/veterans/)

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Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Hampton, Virginia, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 75 degrees to qualified bachelors’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Among the 3,516 students enrolled at Hampton University, 34 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,739. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Newport University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. Christopher Newport University is a small school located in Newport News, Virginia that handed out 107 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 4,868 students enrolled at CNU, 344 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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.

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 Christopher Newport University]](/colleges/christopher-newport-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 99 degrees to qualified bachelors’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, UAB supports 22,563 students, and 1,194 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 508 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. In addition to receiving other benefits, 15 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UAB 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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University of Mississippi
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University of Mississippi ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Ole Miss is a public institution located in University, Mississippi. The school has a large population, and it awarded 427 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, Ole Miss is in the top on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, University of Mississippi supports 21,014 students, and 46 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 22 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,346. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #23, Liberty University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. Liberty University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Lynchburg, Virginia. It awarded 315 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 93,349 students enrolled at Liberty University, 13,282 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8,897 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,888. In addition to receiving other benefits, 386 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Liberty University]](/colleges/liberty-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bellarmine University
Louisville, Kentucky

Bellarmine University landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s ranking. This small school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 41 bachelors’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Bellarmine University supports 3,293 students, and 103 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 56 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,409. To help with additional expenses, 5 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Bellarmine 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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With a ranking of #25, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Communication & Journalism for a Bachelor’s list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 392 bachelors’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UT Knoxville also did well on our “Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 1,122 of the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville were GI Bill® students, of which 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,650. On top of their other funding sources, 8 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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 UT Knoxville Veteran Student Life Report

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