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2023 Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

71 Ranked Colleges
533 Degrees Awarded
$56,176 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate

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 Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate” 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.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate” ranking, we looked at 71 colleges that offer a degree in communication and journalism. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great communication and journalism programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the communication and journalism program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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The communication & journalism 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 for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate”.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate

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

Top 25 Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. U-M is a large public school situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It awarded 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying communication & journalism list, U-M has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 570 of the 47,907 students enrolled at U-M were GI Bill® students, of which 325 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. 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.

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 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying communication & journalism list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill, 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. 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 95%, 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 UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 71 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also took the #1 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. On top of their other funding sources, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full University of Southern California 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 #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

UF also took the #25 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, UF supports 53,372 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. 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%.

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Kentucky. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate. University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to qualified students.

Of the 29,986 students enrolled at University of Kentucky, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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 86%. 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 UK]](/colleges/university-of-kentucky/student-life/veterans/)

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Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #6. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 3 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Texas A&M College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 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 $4,925. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Texas A&M College Station 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 94%.

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Ohio State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Columbus, Ohio, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Ohio State supports 61,369 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Ohio State does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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 Ohio State]](/colleges/ohio-state-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Wisconsin - Madison ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

UW - Madison not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 4 of the 44,640 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin - Madison 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. 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.

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%.

Full University of Wisconsin - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 14 students in 2020-2021.

ASU - Tempe also took the #22 spot in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe, 7,566 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. On top of their other funding sources, 672 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 12 students in 2020-2021.

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. During this same period, 357 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%. The 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 The University of Alabama]](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #11. University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a large school located in Minneapolis, Minnesota that handed out 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

UMN Twin Cities did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 752 of the 52,017 students enrolled at UMN Twin Cities were GI Bill® students, of which 436 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,020. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. 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 Minnesota - Twin Cities Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

With a ranking of #12, Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Purdue did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue, 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 $7,765. 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 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 Purdue Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #13, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. UIUC is a public institution located in Champaign, Illinois. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UIUC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign supports 52,679 students, and 10 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. 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 Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Iowa supports 30,318 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Iowa 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 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. Lawrence, Kansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 2 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 26,744 students enrolled at University of Kansas, 70 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 40 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,917. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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%.

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With a ranking of #16, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. Located in Columbia, Missouri, this large public school awarded 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at University of Missouri - Columbia were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,384. 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.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. Cornell University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Ithaca, New York. It awarded 4 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

Cornell did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Cornell University supports 23,620 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 2 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,780. To help with additional expenses, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 96%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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With a ranking of #18, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. University of Oklahoma is a large public school situated in Norman, Oklahoma. It awarded 7 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University of Oklahoma supports 27,772 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 10 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,720. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Oklahoma offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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University of Colorado Boulder came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Boulder, Colorado, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17.According to our most recent data, University of Colorado Boulder supports 37,437 students, and 1,379 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 968 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,889. To help with additional expenses, 46 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Colorado Boulder 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Colorado Boulder]](/colleges/university-of-colorado-boulder/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Maryland - College Park landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. UMCP is a large school located in College Park, Maryland that handed out 11 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our doctor’s degree vets studying communication & journalism list, UMCP has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking.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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 8 students received funds 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #23 on our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse were GI Bill® students, of which 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Washington State University
Pullman, Washington

With a ranking of #22, Washington State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate list. Pullman, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

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. During this same period, 1 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%.

Full Washington State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Salt Lake City, Utah, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s communication and journalism students in 2020-2021.

Of the 33,081 students enrolled at U of 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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.

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 University of Utah Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus landed the #24 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking. Seattle, Washington is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees to 3 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,283 of the 48,149 students enrolled at University of Washington - Seattle Campus 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. 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 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 93%.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Communication & Journalism for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #25. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s communication and journalism degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Communication & Journalism Doctor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #2.Our most recent data shows that 324 of the 26,552 students enrolled at University of Pennsylvania were GI Bill® students, of which 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. To help with additional expenses, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UPenn]](/colleges/university-of-pennsylvania/student-life/veterans/)

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