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2023 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

26 Ranked Colleges
3,936 Degrees Awarded
$32,700 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences” ranking is part of that endeavor.

General Computer & Information Sciences is the 15th most popular major in the country with 51,681 degrees awarded in 2020-2021.

Across the New England region, there were 3,936 general computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences” ranking, we looked at 26 colleges that offer a degree in general computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent general computer and information sciences 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 general computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences”.

Top 25 Best General Computer & Information Sciences Colleges for Veterans in the New England Region

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Out of the 26 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, Brown University landed the #1 spot on the list. Brown is a fairly large school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 40 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Brown, 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 98 of the 9,948 students enrolled at Brown University were GI Bill® students, of which 19 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,111. In addition to receiving other benefits, 40 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

Full Brown Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 26 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #2 spot on the list. MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

MIT also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Our most recent data shows that 129 of the 11,254 students enrolled at MIT were GI Bill® students, of which 38 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,024. To help with additional expenses, 32 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. MIT offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 724 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our new england region vets studying computer and information sciences list, Northeastern has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 22,905 students enrolled at Northeastern, 9 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,441. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The 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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Out of the 26 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus is a public institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 65 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNH also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Of the 14,348 students enrolled at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus, 37 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 24 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,247. On top of their other funding sources, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of New Hampshire - Main Campus 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 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Yale University
New Haven, Connecticut

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Yale University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. Yale is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in New Haven, Connecticut. It awarded 135 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Yale 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 12,060 students enrolled at Yale, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,238. On top of their other funding sources, 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 impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 4 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools.

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

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Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #6. Manchester, New Hampshire is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1,272 students in 2020-2021.

SNHU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, SNHU supports 134,345 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. During this same period, 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 Southern New Hampshire University]](/colleges/southern-new-hampshire-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Quinnipiac University
Hamden, Connecticut

Quinnipiac University landed the #7 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. Quinnipiac is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hamden, Connecticut. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 19 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Quinnipiac also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 9,746 students enrolled at Quinnipiac, 16 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 $21,337. During this same period, 4 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%. 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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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut

Sacred Heart University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #8. Sacred Heart is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 53 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Sacred Heart, 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 139 of the 9,313 students enrolled at Sacred Heart University were GI Bill® students, of which 82 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,785. During this same period, 35 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 87%, 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 Sacred Heart University]](/colleges/sacred-heart-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Kingston, Rhode Island, this fairly large public school awarded 132 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

URI 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 17,649 students enrolled at University of Rhode Island, 381 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 187 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,022. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Rhode Island 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%. 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 URI]](/colleges/university-of-rhode-island/student-life/veterans/)

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Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut

Central Connecticut State University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. This medium-sized school is located in New Britain, Connecticut, and it awarded 74 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

CCSU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 321 of the 10,652 students enrolled at Central Connecticut State University were GI Bill® students, of which 166 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,782. 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.

Full Central Connecticut State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, Massachusetts

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth is located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 98 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UMass Dartmouth also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, UMass Dartmouth supports 7,869 students, and 209 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 98 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,026. In addition to receiving other benefits, 11 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 UMass Dartmouth]](/colleges/university-of-massachusetts-dartmouth/student-life/veterans/)

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Southern Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #12. SCSU is a medium-sized school located in New Haven, Connecticut that handed out 48 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

SCSU also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 9,331 students enrolled at Southern Connecticut State University, 301 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 202 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,110. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Southern Connecticut State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Southern Connecticut State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Middlesex Community College
Bedford, Massachusetts

Middlesex Community College ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. This medium-sized school is located in Bedford, Massachusetts, and it awarded 27 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Middlesex Community College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 6,885 students enrolled at Middlesex Community College, 130 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 93 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,543. In addition to receiving other benefits, 6 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 Middlesex Community College]](/colleges/middlesex-community-college-bedford/student-life/veterans/)

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Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts

Harvard University ranked #14 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. Harvard is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 93 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Harvard, 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 304 of the 30,391 students enrolled at Harvard were GI Bill® students, of which 254 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,012. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Framingham State University
Framingham, Massachusetts

Framingham State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. This small school is located in Framingham, Massachusetts, and it awarded 36 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Framingham State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Framingham State University supports 4,876 students, and 170 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 130 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,993. On top of their other funding sources, 0 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%.

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Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, Massachusetts

Northern Essex Community College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. Northern Essex Community College is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 37 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

NECC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Of the 4,715 students enrolled at Northern Essex Community College, 116 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 65 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,733. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northern Essex Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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Bristol Community College
Fall River, Massachusetts

Bristol Community College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. Bristol is a public institution located in Fall River, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 43 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Bristol also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, Bristol supports 6,256 students, and 144 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 84 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,457. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Bristol]](/colleges/bristol-community-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, Connecticut

Eastern Connecticut State University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #18. Eastern Connecticut State University is a small public school situated in Willimantic, Connecticut. It awarded 44 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

ECSU also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].Among the 4,644 students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University, 121 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 61 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,558. In addition to receiving other benefits, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full ECSU Veteran Student Life Report

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Western Connecticut State University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, this small public school awarded 15 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

WestConn 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 5,246 students enrolled at WestConn, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 83 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,114. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full WestConn Veteran Student Life Report

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Worcester State University
Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester State University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, and it awarded 23 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Worcester State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Worcester State supports 5,724 students, and 117 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 49 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,630. On top of their other funding sources, 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%.

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Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, Massachusetts

Mount Wachusett Community College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #21. Mount Wachusett Community College is located in Gardner, Massachusetts and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MWCC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 3,187 students enrolled at Mount Wachusett Community College, 138 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 103 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,760. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mount Wachusett Community College does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

Full MWCC Veteran Student Life Report

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Keene State College
Keene, New Hampshire

Keene State College ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. Keene, New Hampshire is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

Keene State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, Keene State College supports 3,210 students, and 96 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 48 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,676. During this same period, 11 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Keene State College 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%.

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Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, Massachusetts

With a ranking of #23, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences list. North Adams, Massachusetts is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MCLA, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 1,202 students enrolled at MCLA, 33 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 15 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,254. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. MCLA does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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 MCLA]](/colleges/massachusetts-college-of-liberal-arts/student-life/veterans/)

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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg State University came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. Located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, this medium-sized public school handed out 12 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

Fitchburg State also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Fitchburg State supports 6,728 students, and 147 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 83 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,988. To help with additional expenses, 0 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Fitchburg State]](/colleges/fitchburg-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Bentley University
Waltham, Massachusetts

Bentley University landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the New England Region for Computer and Information Sciences ranking. Bentley University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waltham, Massachusetts. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 41 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Bentley, 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 31 of the 5,177 students enrolled at Bentley University were GI Bill® students, of which 15 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,487. To help with additional expenses, 10 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 92%. 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 Bentley Veteran Student Life Report

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