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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. 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 for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 409 colleges that offer a degree in computer and information sciences. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computer and information sciences programs as well as strong veteran support.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the computer and information sciences program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s

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

Top 25 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this large public school awarded 291 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

U-M also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17.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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $27,058. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at U-M]](/colleges/university-of-michigan-ann-arbor/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 516 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UF excels when it comes to computer and information sciences quality. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

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Out of the 409 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign landed the #3 spot on the list. Champaign, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 910 students in 2020-2021.

UIUC also took the #13 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 52,679 students enrolled at UIUC, 10 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%.

Full University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Veteran Student Life Report

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. UNC Chapel Hill is a public institution located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 67 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNC Chapel Hill also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” 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. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 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%.

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern California. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Los Angeles, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 1,330 students in 2020-2021.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, USC supports 46,287 students, and 1,311 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 862 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. In addition to receiving other benefits, 388 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Cambridge, Massachusetts is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 260 students in 2020-2021.

MIT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 11,254 students enrolled at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 129 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. Massachusetts Institute of Technology does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 98%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. 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.

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University of Wisconsin - Madison did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. Madison, Wisconsin is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 152 students in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, UW - Madison also did well on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, University of Wisconsin - 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Wisconsin - Madison does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Adelphi, Maryland, and it awarded 1,270 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UMGC is in the top on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Of the 58,526 students enrolled at University of Maryland Global Campus, 4 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 $913. To help with additional expenses, 4 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%.

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University of Washington - Seattle Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Seattle, Washington, and it awarded 666 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UW Seattle not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,283 of the 48,149 students enrolled at UW Seattle were GI Bill® students, of which 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. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Carnegie Mellon University is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 999 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Carnegie Mellon also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Carnegie Mellon supports 13,519 students, and 117 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 72 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,422. On top of their other funding sources, 36 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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. 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 96%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Carnegie Mellon]](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Purdue University - Main Campus
West Lafayette, Indiana

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 134 students in 2020-2021.

Purdue also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Purdue supports 46,655 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are 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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Purdue University - Main Campus]](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

Syracuse University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Syracuse, New York is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 647 students in 2020-2021.

Syracuse also took the #24 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 21,322 students enrolled at Syracuse, 385 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 250 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. To help with additional expenses, 217 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Cornell University
Ithaca, New York

Cornell University landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 397 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, Cornell has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 23,620 students enrolled at Cornell University, 2 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. On top of their other funding sources, 2 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. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The 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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Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #14. Texas A&M University - College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 285 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Texas A&M College Station supports 70,418 students, and 5 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 4 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,925. During this same period, 0 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Texas A&M College Station]](/colleges/texas-a-and-m-university-college-station/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #15, George Mason University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 400 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU excels when it comes to computer and information sciences quality. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, George Mason University supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. During this same period, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at George Mason University]](/colleges/george-mason-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island

Brown University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This fairly large school is located in Providence, Rhode Island, and it awarded 95 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Brown also took the #4 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 9,948 students enrolled at Brown University, 98 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 40 students received scholarships 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

Full Brown University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #17, University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. University of Pennsylvania is a private not-for-profit institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 475 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UPenn also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #3.According to our most recent data, University of Pennsylvania supports 26,552 students, and 324 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 131 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,383. On top of their other funding sources, 78 students received scholarships 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 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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

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With a ranking of #18, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 467 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 7,566 of the 74,795 students enrolled at ASU - Tempe were GI Bill® students, of which 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,068. During this same period, 672 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University ranked #19 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Washington, District of Columbia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 477 students in 2020-2021.

GWU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, GWU supports 27,017 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. 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 George Washington University Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

With a ranking of #20, New York University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 1,158 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 52,775 students enrolled at New York University, 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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,388. In addition to receiving other benefits, 1 students qualified for 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 undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 8 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NYU]](/colleges/new-york-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University ranked #21 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 222 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Drexel also claimed a top spot on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Of the 23,589 students enrolled at Drexel, 2 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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Drexel does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%.

Full Drexel Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 199 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Florida State University 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. 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 low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%.

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

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

Iowa excels when it comes to computer and information sciences quality. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at University of Iowa, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 88%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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University of Missouri - Columbia ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 56 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Mizzou is also in the top of our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.Of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. 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.

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 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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Georgetown University
Washington, District of Columbia

Georgetown University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. Georgetown University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 168 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Georgetown is also in the top of our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s in the top 10% of all schools in this category.According to our most recent data, Georgetown supports 19,371 students, and 10 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 $30,300. To help with additional expenses, 1 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Georgetown does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 94%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s

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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Salt Lake City, Utah
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University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas
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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
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Saint Martin's University
Lacey, Washington
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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina
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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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San Francisco, California
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey
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University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
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Stanford University
Stanford, California

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

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

RankCollegeLocation
51Norwich UniversityNorthfield, VT
52Fordham UniversityBronx, NY
53Washington State UniversityPullman, WA
54Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
55The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX
56Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI
57University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh CampusPittsburgh, PA
58The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
59University of St Thomas MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN
60Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
61Rutgers University - NewarkNewark, NJ
62University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR

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