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

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

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 19,832 people earned their degree in curriculum and instruction, making the major the 55th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, curriculum and instruction graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $50,993 and had an average of $28,557 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 5,033 curriculum and instruction graduates with average earnings and debt of $51,441 and $31,000 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 77 colleges that offered a degree in curriculum and instruction. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent curriculum and instruction programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the curriculum and instruction program at the school. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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

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

Top 25 Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Southeast Region

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Florida landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 60 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for 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 97%. 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 UF]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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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 #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 144 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 43,569 students enrolled at Florida State University, 8 are 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. 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 school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 95%, 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 Florida State]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, George Mason University landed the #3 spot on the list. GMU is a large public school situated in Fairfax, Virginia. It awarded 422 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at GMU, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,710. During this same period, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. GMU offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 77 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Virginia - Main Campus supports 25,628 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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 97%. 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 University of Virginia Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

Out of the 77 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Arkansas is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 5 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

UARK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.According to our most recent data, University of Arkansas supports 27,562 students, and 11 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 11 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,975. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 85%, 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 University of Arkansas]](/colleges/university-of-arkansas/student-life/veterans/)

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

William & Mary landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Williamsburg, Virginia, and it awarded 62 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree vets studying curriculum list, William & Mary has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 531 of the 8,939 students enrolled at William & Mary were GI Bill® students, of which 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 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 93%, 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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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 25 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NC State, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Among the 36,042 students enrolled at North Carolina State University, 1,102 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 493 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,886. In addition to receiving other benefits, 27 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. North Carolina State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 94%, 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%.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 86 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Of the 37,024 students enrolled at Virginia Tech, 119 were 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. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

Full Virginia Tech Veteran Student Life Report

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University of South Florida - Main Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 58 students in 2020-2021.

USF Tampa not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 50,626 students enrolled at USF Tampa, 2,211 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 1,241 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,943. To help with additional expenses, 13 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USF Tampa 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 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

Full USF Tampa Veteran Student Life Report

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University of North Carolina at Greensboro ranked #10 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, this fairly large public school awarded 17 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

UNC Greensboro also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16.Among the 19,764 students enrolled at UNC Greensboro, 885 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 329 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,723. During this same period, 14 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

[Read full report on veteran student life at UNC Greensboro]](/colleges/university-of-north-carolina-at-greensboro/student-life/veterans/)

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Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia

Liberty University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. Lynchburg, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 69 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Liberty University, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Liberty University supports 93,349 students, and 13,282 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8,897 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,888. On top of their other funding sources, 386 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Liberty University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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With a ranking of #12, University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, this large public school awarded 22 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1,194 of the 22,563 students enrolled at University of Alabama at Birmingham were GI Bill® students, of which 508 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,983. To help with additional expenses, 15 students qualified for 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%. 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham]](/colleges/university-of-alabama-at-birmingham/student-life/veterans/)

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Miami, Florida, this large public school handed out 45 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

FIU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 58,836 students enrolled at Florida International University, 1,079 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 606 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,771. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The 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 91%.

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

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Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #14, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large school located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida that handed out 6 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale supports 20,330 students, and 75 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 56 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,004. During this same period, 21 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Marymount University
Arlington, Virginia

Marymount University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Marymount University is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Arlington, Virginia. It awarded 12 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 3,294 students enrolled at Marymount, 175 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 172 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average 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 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%.

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Lipscomb University
Nashville, Tennessee

Lipscomb University ranked #16 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Lipscomb is a small school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 91 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Lipscomb did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Among the 4,884 students enrolled at Lipscomb University, 235 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 184 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,878. To help with additional expenses, 72 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Lipscomb University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 86%, 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%.

Full Lipscomb Veteran Student Life Report

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Augusta University
Augusta, Georgia

Augusta University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Augusta, Georgia is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s curriculum degrees to 56 students in 2020-2021.

Augusta University did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 8,920 students enrolled at Augusta University 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.

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 Augusta University]](/colleges/augusta-university/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Central Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCF, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 2,263 of the 71,881 students enrolled at UCF were GI Bill® students, of which 1,216 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $4,995. To help with additional expenses, 8 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 92%.

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

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Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Middle Tennessee State University is a large public school situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It awarded 52 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 22,080 students enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, 1,284 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 799 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,132. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Middle Tennessee State University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Middle Tennessee State University]](/colleges/middle-tennessee-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Regent University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Regent is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 16 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Regent University supports 10,483 students, and 1,414 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,139 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $9,203. In addition to receiving other benefits, 42 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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Tennessee Technological University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. Tennessee Tech University is a public institution located in Cookeville, Tennessee. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 64 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Tennessee Tech University also made our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15.Of the 10,177 students enrolled at Tennessee Tech University, 403 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 229 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,510. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for 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%.

Full Tennessee Technological University Veteran Student Life Report

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Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida

Florida Atlantic University landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 17 masters’s curriculum degrees in 2020-2021.

FAU also took the #21 spot in our “Best Curriculum & Instruction Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking.Of the 30,805 students enrolled at FAU, 708 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 397 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,153. 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%.

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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #23 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school handed out 11 degrees to qualified masters’s curriculum students in 2020-2021.

Of the 34,285 students enrolled at Louisiana State University, 1 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. 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 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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee

With a ranking of #24, University of Memphis did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 133 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Among the 22,205 students enrolled at University of Memphis, 766 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 446 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,772. During this same period, 4 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Full UofM Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Mississippi
University, Mississippi

University of Mississippi landed the #25 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Southeast Region for Curriculum for a Master’s ranking. Ole Miss is located in University, Mississippi and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 masters’s curriculum degrees to qualified students.

Of the 21,014 students enrolled at University of Mississippi, 46 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 22 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $11,346. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Mississippi 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 86%.

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

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