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2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master's

Veterans have lots of options to chooose from today when trying to decide which college to attend. College Factual has developed its “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2020-2021, 29,810 people earned their degree in general education, making the major the 41st most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, general education graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $48,719 and had an average of $23,394 in loans still to pay off.

Across California, there were 7,597 general education graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,160 and $26,891 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 41 colleges that offered a degree in general education. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general education programs and a strong support system for veterans and active service members.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as veteran satisfaction, veteran affordability, and overall quality of the general education program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for california master’s degree vets studying education.

Top 25 Best General Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in California

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Los Angeles. It ranked #1 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 189 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

UCLA also made our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #2.Among the 44,589 students enrolled at University of California - Los Angeles, 7 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 4 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,071. To help with additional expenses, 0 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 freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UCLA Veteran Student Life Report

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 41 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola Marymount University landed the #2 spot on the list. Loyola Marymount is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 32 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

Loyola Marymount not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Our most recent data shows that 15 of the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount were GI Bill® students, of which 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,741. In addition to receiving other benefits, 6 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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Brandman University
Irvine, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brandman University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s. Brandman is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Irvine, California. It awarded 196 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Brandman also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, Brandman University supports 10,986 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,406. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Brandman]](/colleges/brandman-university-part-of-the-chapman-university-system/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 41 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of California - San Diego landed the #4 spot on the list. University of California - San Diego is a large public school situated in La Jolla, California. It awarded 71 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

UCSD also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 39,576 students enrolled at UCSD, 112 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 54 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $1,596. To help with additional expenses, 0 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%. 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 University of California - San Diego]](/colleges/university-of-california-san-diego/student-life/veterans/)

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National University
La Jolla, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend National University. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s. Located in La Jolla, California, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 1,075 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2020-2021.

National University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 18,070 students enrolled at National University were GI Bill® students, of which 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. National University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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

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

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San Diego State University
San Diego, California

San Diego State University landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. SDSU is a public institution located in San Diego, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 139 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

SDSU also took the #11 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1,433 of the 36,334 students enrolled at SDSU were GI Bill® students, of which 853 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,806. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%. 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%.

Full San Diego State University Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Riverside ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. University of California - Riverside is located in Riverside, California and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 181 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCR, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 26,434 students enrolled at University of California - Riverside, 11 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $2,182. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. 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 University of California - Riverside]](/colleges/university-of-california-riverside/student-life/veterans/)

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California State University - Sacramento did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Sac State is a large public school situated in Sacramento, California. It awarded 143 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Sac State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 32,293 students enrolled at Sac State, 34 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 23 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,555. To help with additional expenses, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Sac State 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%.

Full Sac State Veteran Student Life Report

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Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego, California

Point Loma Nazarene University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #9. San Diego, California is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s education degrees to 140 students in 2020-2021.

PLNU also took the #14 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Among the 4,616 students enrolled at Point Loma Nazarene University, 334 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 219 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $13,825. In addition to receiving other benefits, 76 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Point Loma Nazarene University]](/colleges/point-loma-nazarene-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Stanford University
Stanford, California

With a ranking of #10, Stanford University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. Stanford University is a fairly large school located in Stanford, California that handed out 51 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Stanford did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 15,953 students enrolled at Stanford University, 188 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 118 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $18,909. During this same period, 61 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 4 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 86%. 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 Stanford Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Long Beach landed the #11 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. Long Beach, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education degrees to 91 students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 822 of the 40,069 students enrolled at California State University - Long Beach were GI Bill® students, of which 310 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,845. 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 excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.

Full California State University - Long Beach Veteran Student Life Report

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University of California - Davis did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #12. Davis, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education degrees to 100 students in 2020-2021.

UC Davis also took the #7 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.According to our most recent data, UC Davis supports 39,074 students, and 31 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 23 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,489. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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 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 UC Davis]](/colleges/university-of-california-davis/student-life/veterans/)

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California State University - San Marcos came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in San Marcos, California, and it awarded 43 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 16,367 students enrolled at California State University - San Marcos, 3 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,056. 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 impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

Full CSUSM Veteran Student Life Report

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San Jose State University
San Jose, California

San Jose State University landed the #14 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. Located in San Jose, California, this large public school handed out 233 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2020-2021.

San Jose State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.According to our most recent data, San Jose State supports 36,208 students, and 660 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 384 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,909. 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 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 San Jose State Veteran Student Life Report

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San Francisco State University
San Francisco, California

San Francisco State University ranked #15 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. Located in San Francisco, California, this large public school awarded 128 degrees to qualified masters’s education students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SFSU, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 950 of the 27,349 students enrolled at San Francisco State University were GI Bill® students, of which 536 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,581. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. San Francisco State University 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%.

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

With a ranking of #16, University of San Diego did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. University of San Diego is located in San Diego, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 89 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

USD not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Of the 8,861 students enrolled at USD, 44 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 28 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $22,598. In addition to receiving other benefits, 17 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

[Read full report on veteran student life at University of San Diego]](/colleges/university-of-san-diego/student-life/veterans/)

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California State University - Los Angeles landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. Cal State LA is a large school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 116 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Cal State LA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #20 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.According to our most recent data, California State University - Los Angeles supports 26,745 students, and 3 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $2,700. In addition to receiving other benefits, 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 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 California State University - Los Angeles]](/colleges/california-state-university-los-angeles/student-life/veterans/)

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University of San Francisco
San Francisco, California

University of San Francisco ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. University of San Francisco is a private not-for-profit institution located in San Francisco, California. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 131 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at USFCA, the school also landed the #21 spot in our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” ranking.Of the 10,068 students enrolled at USFCA, 6 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,232. To help with additional expenses, 2 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. USFCA 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%.

Full USFCA Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Fullerton did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Fullerton, California, this large public school awarded 255 diplomas to qualified masters’s education students in 2020-2021.

Cal State Fullerton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #17 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.According to our most recent data, California State University - Fullerton supports 42,051 students, and 748 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 342 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,729. 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 89%, 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%.

Full Cal State Fullerton Veteran Student Life Report

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With a ranking of #20, California State Polytechnic University - Pomona did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. This large school is located in Pomona, California, and it awarded 42 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Cal Poly Pomona supports 30,014 students, and 34 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 17 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,486. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Cal Poly Pomona 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 87%. 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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Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, California

Azusa Pacific University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. Azusa Pacific University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Azusa, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 193 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Azusa Pacific did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Among the 9,006 students enrolled at Azusa Pacific University, 58 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 44 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,529. 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 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. 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 Azusa Pacific Veteran Student Life Report

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California Baptist University
Riverside, California

With a ranking of #22, California Baptist University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. Cal Baptist is located in Riverside, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 247 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

Cal Baptist also made our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list, coming in at #24.According to our most recent data, California Baptist University supports 11,317 students, and 532 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 390 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,716. To help with additional expenses, 162 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%.

Full Cal Baptist Veteran Student Life Report

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California State University - Northridge did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. Northridge, California is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s education degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, CSUN supports 40,381 students, and 680 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 336 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $4,745. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. CSUN 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%.

Full CSUN Veteran Student Life Report

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Mount Saint Mary's University
Los Angeles, California

With a ranking of #24, Mount Saint Mary’s University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s list. This small school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 15 masters’s education degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 12 of the 2,745 students enrolled at Mount Saint Mary’s University were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $8,275. In addition to receiving other benefits, 4 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mount Saint Mary’s University 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%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.

[Read full report on veteran student life at MSMU]](/colleges/mount-st-marys-college/student-life/veterans/)

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California State University - San Bernardino came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in California for Education for a Master’s ranking. CSUSB is located in San Bernardino, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 46 masters’s education degrees to qualified students.

CSUSB did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best General Education Master’s Degree Schools in California” list.Among the 19,689 students enrolled at California State University - San Bernardino, 400 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 170 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,274. 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.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%. 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 CSUSB]](/colleges/california-state-university-san-bernardino/student-life/veterans/)

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