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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master's

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for veterans. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s” ranking.

Information Technology is the 42nd most popular major in the country with 40,555 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, information technology graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $46,525 and had an average of $26,794 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 11,783 information technology graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,555 and $24,433 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s” ranking looked at 35 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in information technology. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great information technology 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 information technology program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 59 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia - Main Campus supports 25,628 students, and 3 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Virginia]](/colleges/university-of-virginia-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend ECPI University. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s. ECPI University is a fairly large private for-profit school situated in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It awarded 54 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, ECPI University has also earned the #15 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 14,353 students enrolled at ECPI University, 12 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 $8,344. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full ECPI University Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 35 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #3 spot on the list. GMU is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, GMU has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University, 2,334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,583 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. On top of their other funding sources, 42 students received funds through 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 86%.

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Marymount University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Marymount is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 40 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Marymount also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6.Of the 3,294 students enrolled at Marymount, 175 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $15,047. During this same period, 35 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%.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Alabama in Huntsville. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s. University of Alabama in Huntsville is a medium-sized school located in Huntsville, Alabama that handed out 27 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

UAH also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8.Of the 9,999 students enrolled at University of Alabama in Huntsville, 645 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 294 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,721. During this same period, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama in Huntsville 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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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Old Dominion is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 38 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Old Dominion also took the #12 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 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 Old Dominion University]](/colleges/old-dominion-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #7, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. University of Alabama at Birmingham is a large school located in Birmingham, Alabama that handed out 24 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UAB, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,983. During this same period, 15 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 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 UAB]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Auburn University is a large public school situated in Auburn, Alabama. It awarded 11 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn University, 1,499 are 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. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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 92%, 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%.

Full Auburn Veteran Student Life Report

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 47 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2020-2021.

Georgia Tech also made our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2.Among the 39,771 students enrolled at Georgia Tech, 430 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 240 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,376. During this same period, 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 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 Georgia Tech]](/colleges/georgia-institute-of-technology-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, Florida

With a ranking of #10, Saint Leo University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Saint Leo University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Leo, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 42 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Leo University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Saint Leo University supports 9,832 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 5 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,916. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Saint Leo University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at St. Leo University]](/colleges/saint-leo-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi

Mississippi State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Mississippi State University is a large public school situated in Mississippi State, Mississippi. It awarded 3 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 22,986 students enrolled at Mississippi State University, 1,170 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 676 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,684. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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Florida Institute of Technology ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Melbourne, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s IT degrees to 13 students in 2020-2021.

Florida Tech also took the #13 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Florida Tech supports 6,775 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,500. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida Tech offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Florida Institute of Technology]](/colleges/florida-institute-of-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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American Public University System
Charles Town, West Virginia

American Public University System ranked #13 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. American Military University is a large school located in Charles Town, West Virginia that handed out 149 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

American Military University also took the #4 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 18,040 of the 50,047 students enrolled at American Military University were GI Bill® students, of which 15,422 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,793. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. American Military University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full American Public University System Veteran Student Life Report

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 8 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 20,330 students enrolled at Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale, 75 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 56 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,004. On top of their other funding sources, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale Veteran Student Life Report

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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. Located in Augusta, Georgia, this medium-sized public school handed out 17 degrees to qualified masters’s IT students in 2020-2021.

Augusta University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 8,920 students enrolled at Augusta University, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Augusta University 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%.

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

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Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, and it awarded 17 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, Tulane has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 13,927 students enrolled at Tulane, 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 $8,227. During this same period, 1 students received funds through 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. 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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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Nova Southeastern University landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. NUS Florida is a private not-for-profit institution located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, NUS Florida has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Nova Southeastern University supports 20,888 students, and 522 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 335 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,213. To help with additional expenses, 70 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, Kentucky

Northern Kentucky University came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. NKU is a fairly large public school situated in Highland Heights, Kentucky. It awarded 8 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NKU, the school also landed the #20 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Northern Kentucky University supports 16,211 students, and 469 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 236 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,158. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Northern Kentucky University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. Georgia State is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Georgia State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #24 on our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 36,360 students enrolled at Georgia State University, 1,873 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 662 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,934. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgia State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Full Georgia State University Veteran Student Life Report

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Sullivan University
Louisville, Kentucky

Sullivan University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Sullivan University is a small school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 19 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying it list, Sullivan University has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Sullivan University supports 3,165 students, and 52 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 32 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,619. In addition to receiving other benefits, 2 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. UNC Charlotte is a large public school situated in Charlotte, North Carolina. It awarded 34 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of North Carolina at Charlotte supports 30,146 students, and 1,476 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 642 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,691. To help with additional expenses, 13 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 85%, 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%.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Veteran Student Life Report

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Strayer University - Virginia came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. Strayer University - Virginia is a small private for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 14 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Strayer University - Virginia also took the #22 spot in our “Best Information Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 4,797 students enrolled at Strayer University - Virginia, 63 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 59 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,224. To help with additional expenses, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Strayer University - Virginia offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Strayer University - Virginia]](/colleges/strayer-university-virginia/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #23, Florida International University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. FIU is located in Miami, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 21 masters’s IT degrees to qualified students.

Among the 58,836 students enrolled at Florida International University, 1,079 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,771. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full FIU Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, North Carolina

North Carolina A & T State University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 50 diplomas to qualified masters’s IT students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, North Carolina A & T State University supports 12,753 students, and 789 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 245 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,612. On top of their other funding sources, 7 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Carolina A & T State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NC A&T]](/colleges/north-carolina-a-and-t-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of West Florida landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for IT for a Master’s ranking. UWF is a fairly large public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 3 masters’s IT degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 13,061 students enrolled at UWF, 1,438 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 750 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,810. On top of their other funding sources, 7 students qualified for 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 UWF]](/colleges/the-university-of-west-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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