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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

102 Ranked Colleges
11,429 Degrees Awarded
$75,789 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master's

When it comes to choosing a college, veterans have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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 Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking.

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular majors in the nation, ranking 6th of all the majors we analyze. In 2020-2021, 254,454 degrees were awarded to students with this major. 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.

Across the Southeast region, there were 64,260 computer and information sciences graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,855 and $27,850 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 102 colleges that offered a degree in computer and information sciences. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great computer and information sciences programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s

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

Top 25 Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 102 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. UF 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 also took the #7 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” 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 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. UF 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 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 67 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 30,092 students enrolled at UNC Chapel Hill 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. 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.

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 UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend George Mason University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 400 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

GMU also took the #6 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,334 of the 38,541 students enrolled at GMU 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. To help with additional expenses, 42 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU 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 86%.

Full George Mason University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Kentucky. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 5 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #24 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, UK supports 29,986 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 199 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 8 were 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 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 95%.

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

With a ranking of #6, The University of Alabama did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school handed out 20 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #22 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, UA supports 37,840 students, and 2,081 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 are 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.

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 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UA Veteran Student Life Report

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Virginia Tech is a large school located in Blacksburg, Virginia that handed out 291 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4.Among the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 108 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $12,314. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Virginia Tech]](/colleges/virginia-polytechnic-institute-and-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution located in Richmond, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 26 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

VCU also made our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #21.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 29,070 students enrolled at VCU 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 $13,085. 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 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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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

With a ranking of #9, University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 235 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia, 3 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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 97%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 2,309 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Georgia Tech supports 39,771 students, and 430 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 240 are 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 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 97%.

Full Georgia Tech Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 424 diplomas to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

NC State also took the #9 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,102 of the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State were GI Bill® students, of which 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,886. In addition to receiving other benefits, 27 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 94%, 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%.

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 11 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying computer & information sciences list, JMU has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University, 842 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The 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 James Madison University Veteran Student Life Report

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. William & Mary is located in Williamsburg, Virginia and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 13 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

William & Mary also took the #20 spot in our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary, 531 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 349 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,978. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at William & Mary]](/colleges/college-of-william-and-mary/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UARK is a public institution located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 27,562 students enrolled at UARK, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 11 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,975. 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 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 85%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

East Carolina University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. East Carolina University is a large public school situated in Greenville, North Carolina. It awarded 31 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 28,798 students enrolled at ECU, 8 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,409. 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.

[Read full report on veteran student life at ECU]](/colleges/east-carolina-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama in Huntsville landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. UAH is located in Huntsville, Alabama and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 49 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, University of Alabama in Huntsville supports 9,999 students, and 645 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 294 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,721. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

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

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ECPI University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

With a ranking of #17, ECPI University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. ECPI University is a private for-profit institution located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 67 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. ECPI University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Full ECPI University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Central Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. University of Central Florida is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 141 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to qualified students.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 71,881 students enrolled at University of Central Florida, 2,263 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,995. On top of their other funding sources, 8 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 92%. 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 Central Florida Veteran Student Life Report

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

With a ranking of #19, Marymount University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Arlington, Virginia, and it awarded 78 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,294 students enrolled at Marymount University, 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,047. During this same period, 35 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Marymount 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 Marymount University]](/colleges/marymount-university/student-life/veterans/)

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The University of Tennessee - Knoxville ranked #20 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 21 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 30,559 students enrolled at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville, 1,122 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 739 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,650. During this same period, 8 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville 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 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UT Knoxville]](/colleges/the-university-of-tennessee/student-life/veterans/)

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro landed the #21 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school handed out 92 degrees to qualified masters’s computer and information sciences students in 2020-2021.

Of the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro, 885 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,723. In addition to receiving other benefits, 14 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full University of North Carolina at Greensboro Veteran Student Life Report

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Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia

Old Dominion University came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking. Old Dominion is a large school located in Norfolk, Virginia that handed out 70 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 24,286 students enrolled at Old Dominion, 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. 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.

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With a ranking of #23, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 257 masters’s computer and information sciences degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,943. In addition to receiving other benefits, 13 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USF Tampa offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at USF Tampa]](/colleges/university-of-south-florida-main-campus/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. UAB is a public institution located in Birmingham, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 88 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

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 qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Alabama at Birmingham offers credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

With a ranking of #25, Auburn University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Computer & Information Sciences for a Master’s list. Auburn, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s computer and information sciences degrees to 16 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Auburn University supports 30,737 students, and 1,499 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 746 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Auburn University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. 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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