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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges for Veterans

797 Ranked Colleges
254,454 Degrees Awarded
$34,800 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences

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

In 2020-2021, 254,454 computer and information sciences students received their degree, making the major the 6th most popular in the country. In 2019-2020, computer and information sciences graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $52,893 and had an average of $27,324 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences” ranking looked at 797 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent 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 computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences”.

Top 25 Best Computer & Information Sciences 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 Computer & Information Sciences list. Ann Arbor, Michigan is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1,592 students in 2020-2021.

U-M also made our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list, coming in at #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS].According to our most recent data, U-M supports 47,907 students, and 570 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 325 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $27,058. 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 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 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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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. UF is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 843 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 53,372 students enrolled at UF, 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. 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.

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%.

Full UF Veteran Student Life Report

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Out of the 797 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, Purdue University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. Located in West Lafayette, Indiana, this large public school awarded 1,100 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Purdue has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 46,655 students enrolled at Purdue, 1 were 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 $7,765. 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 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 University - Main Campus Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences. University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,708 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $20,487. During this same period, 388 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 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The 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.

Full USC Veteran Student Life Report

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Out of the 797 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is a large school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina that handed out 572 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.According to our most recent data, UNC Chapel Hill supports 30,092 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UNC Chapel Hill 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%. 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 UNC Chapel Hill]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-chapel-hill/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #6. University of Wisconsin - Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,027 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, UW - Madison has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, UW - Madison supports 44,640 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received 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 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 Wisconsin - Madison Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #7, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a large public school situated in Champaign, Illinois. It awarded 1,359 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, UIUC has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 10 of the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC 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 scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UIUC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UIUC]](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign/student-life/veterans/)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 717 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

MIT also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 129 of the 11,254 students enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 38 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,024. On top of their other funding sources, 32 students qualified for 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 3 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. With a freshman retention rate of 98%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full MIT Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Maryland Global Campus ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. UMGC is a large public school situated in Adelphi, Maryland. It awarded 4,150 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UMGC, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, University of Maryland Global Campus supports 58,526 students, and 4 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 6 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $913. On top of their other funding sources, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Maryland Global Campus offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of Maryland Global Campus]](/colleges/university-of-maryland-university-college/student-life/veterans/)

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Carnegie Mellon University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1,386 students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Among the 13,519 students enrolled at Carnegie Mellon, 117 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. To help with additional expenses, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

Full Carnegie Mellon Veteran Student Life Report

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking. Brown University is a fairly large school located in Providence, Rhode Island that handed out 359 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Brown has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,111. On top of their other funding sources, 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 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. 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 Brown University]](/colleges/brown-university/student-life/veterans/)

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With a ranking of #12, University of Washington - Seattle Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. University of Washington - Seattle Campus is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,715 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW Seattle, the school also landed the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Of the 48,149 students enrolled at University of Washington - Seattle Campus, 1,283 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 769 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $14,190. 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.

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

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Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 780 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.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. 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.

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 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Texas A&M University - College Station Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking. George Mason University is a large school located in Fairfax, Virginia that handed out 1,162 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, 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 2,334 of the 38,541 students enrolled at George Mason University were GI Bill® students, of which 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. George Mason University 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.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. Florida State University is a large school located in Tallahassee, Florida that handed out 614 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Florida State has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Florida State supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,819. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1,110 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Cornell also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2 of the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell University were GI Bill® students, of which 2 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,780. During this same period, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 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 Cornell]](/colleges/cornell-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking. Syracuse is a private not-for-profit institution located in Syracuse, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1,100 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 385 of the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse University 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. During this same period, 217 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Syracuse University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 Syracuse University]](/colleges/syracuse-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 134 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, 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 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. During this same period, 357 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 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%.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #19. Located in New Brunswick, New Jersey, this large public school awarded 1,321 diplomas to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Rutgers New Brunswick has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, Rutgers New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers New Brunswick offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. James Madison University is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 290 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at JMU, 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 842 of the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University were GI Bill® students, of which 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. James Madison University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

Full JMU Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. University of Missouri - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, Missouri. It awarded 215 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Mizzou did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] on our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” list.Our most recent data shows that 5 of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. To help with additional expenses, 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 89%. 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 Missouri - Columbia Veteran Student Life Report

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

With a ranking of #22, ECPI University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. ECPI University is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 994 ’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, ECPI University has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.According to our most recent data, ECPI University supports 14,353 students, and 12 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,344. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECPI University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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Missouri University of Science and Technology did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Rolla, Missouri, this medium-sized public school awarded 256 degrees to qualified ’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, Missouri University of Science and Technology has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 306 of the 7,642 students enrolled at Missouri University of Science and Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 185 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,588. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Missouri University of Science and Technology offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology]](/colleges/missouri-university-of-science-and-technology/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 208 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UK also took the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] spot in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.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. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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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Rochester Institute of Technology ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences list. RIT is a fairly large school located in Rochester, New York that handed out 942 ’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our vets studying computer & information sciences list, RIT has also earned the #[COLLEGE_QUALITY_RANK_ALL_LEVELS] rank in our “[COLLEGE_QUALITY_NAME_ALL_LEVELS]” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 16,158 students enrolled at Rochester Institute of Technology were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,424. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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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Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences

Not only did these schools make the top 50 list, but they also landed in the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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New York University
New York, New York
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Drexel crest
Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Georgetown crest
Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Loyola Marymount crest
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California
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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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Academy of Art University
San Francisco, California

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences

While not in the ’top 50’, these schools make the top 15% of this year’s ranking:

RankCollegeLocation
51North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
52University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO
53University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT
54University of MiamiCoral Gables, FL
55Georgia Institute of Technology - Main CampusAtlanta, GA
56Washington State UniversityPullman, WA
57Park UniversityParkville, MO
58University of California - IrvineIrvine, CA
59The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
60Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
61University of North Carolina at GreensboroGreensboro, NC
62Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
63University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN
64Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
65Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
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66Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
67University of ArizonaTucson, AZ
68Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA
69University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA
70Colorado State University - Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO
71University of New Hampshire - Main CampusDurham, NH
72Auburn UniversityAuburn, AL
73Webster UniversitySaint Louis, MO
74University of Cincinnati - Main CampusCincinnati, OH
75Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
76University of Nebraska - LincolnLincoln, NE
77Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
78University of HoustonHouston, TX
79University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL
80University of Oklahoma Norman CampusNorman, OK
81Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH
82University of South Florida - Main CampusTampa, FL
83University of South Carolina - ColumbiaColumbia, SC
84Liberty UniversityLynchburg, VA
85Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale, MI
86Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, TX
87Washington University in St LouisSaint Louis, MO
88Miami University - OxfordOxford, OH
89Oklahoma State University - Main CampusStillwater, OK
89San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
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91Saint Louis UniversitySaint Louis, MO
92University of North TexasDenton, TX
93Troy UniversityTroy, AL
94East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC
95University of RochesterRochester, NY
96Yale UniversityNew Haven, CT
97University of Alabama at BirminghamBirmingham, AL
98Duke UniversityDurham, NC
99University of St Thomas MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
100The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
101Rutgers University - NewarkNewark, NJ
101University of Nebraska at OmahaOmaha, NE
103Marymount UniversityArlington, VA
104Rutgers University - CamdenCamden, NJ
105University of Nevada - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
106Salt Lake Community CollegeSalt Lake City, UT
107University of Hawaii at ManoaHonolulu, HI
108Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
109Quinnipiac UniversityHamden, CT
110University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical CampusDenver, CO
111Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR
112Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
113Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
114Portland State UniversityPortland, OR
115The University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN
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116Boston UniversityBoston, MA
117Bowie State UniversityBowie, MD
118Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
119Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT
120University of Illinois at ChicagoChicago, IL

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