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2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s

360 Ranked Colleges
12,244 Degrees Awarded
$44,092 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s” ranking.

Student Counseling is the 72nd most popular major in the country with 13,858 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, student counseling graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $44,291 and had an average of $0 in loans still to pay off.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s” ranking looked at 360 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in student counseling. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent student counseling programs, but they also offer a lot of support to veterans and active service members.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s

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

Top 25 Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida

Out of the 360 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling 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 28 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #9 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 53,372 students enrolled at University of Florida, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. University of Florida 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 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 University of Florida]](/colleges/university-of-florida/student-life/veterans/)

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Southern California. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s. USC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California. The school has a large population, and it awarded 173 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Our most recent data shows that 1,311 of the 46,287 students enrolled at USC were GI Bill® students, of which 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.

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Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 360 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Loyola Marymount University landed the #3 spot on the list. Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, California and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 54 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

Loyola Marymount also took the #13 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 9,686 students enrolled at Loyola Marymount University, 15 are 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 $11,741. On top of their other funding sources, 6 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Loyola Marymount University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The impressive undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1 means that students may have more opportunities to work more closely with their professors than they would at other schools. 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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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #4 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s. This large school is located in Columbia, Missouri, and it awarded 183 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying student counseling list, Mizzou has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 31,089 students enrolled at Mizzou, 5 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 5 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,384. 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%. 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 University of Missouri - Columbia]](/colleges/university-of-missouri-columbia/student-life/veterans/)

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Out of the 360 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #5 spot on the list. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 25 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill also claimed a top spot on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients 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.

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

Full UNC Chapel Hill Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

University of Iowa ranked #6 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Iowa City, Iowa is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 10 students in 2020-2021.

Iowa also claimed a top spot on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 30,318 students enrolled at Iowa, 1 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 0 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia

With a ranking of #7, William & Mary did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. William & Mary is a public institution located in Williamsburg, Virginia. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, William & Mary is in the top on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.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 tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients 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.

With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

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Brandman University
Irvine, California

Brandman University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #8. Brandman University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Irvine, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 118 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

On top of its placing in this ranking, Brandman also did well on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.According to our most recent data, Brandman supports 10,986 students, and 7 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 9 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,406. 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 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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Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school handed out 27 degrees to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Florida State is also in the top of our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 20% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Florida State University supports 43,569 students, and 8 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 8 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,819. To help with additional expenses, 0 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Florida State University offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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 University]](/colleges/florida-state-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Indiana University - Bloomington did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #10. Indiana University - Bloomington is a public institution located in Bloomington, Indiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying student counseling list, IU Bloomington has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 43,064 students enrolled at IU Bloomington 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. 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 91%. 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 IU Bloomington]](/colleges/indiana-university-bloomington/student-life/veterans/)

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

With a ranking of #11, Montclair State University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Montclair State is a large public school situated in Montclair, New Jersey. It awarded 81 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our master’s degree vets studying student counseling list, Montclair State has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 21,005 students enrolled at Montclair State University, 337 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 186 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,727. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

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Arizona State University - Tempe came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. ASU - Tempe is a large public school situated in Tempe, Arizona. It awarded 26 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 74,795 students enrolled at Arizona State University - Tempe, 7,566 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 3,828 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $6,068. In addition to receiving other benefits, 672 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Arizona State University - Tempe 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 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 Arizona State University - Tempe Veteran Student Life Report

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

With a ranking of #13, Rutgers University - New Brunswick did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Rutgers New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 36 masters’s student counseling degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education it offers, Rutgers New Brunswick is also in the top of our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. It’s ranked in the top 15% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 50,411 students enrolled at Rutgers New Brunswick were GI Bill® students, of which 3 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,625. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Rutgers New Brunswick 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%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 93%.

Full Rutgers New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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North Carolina State University
Raleigh, North Carolina

North Carolina State University came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 52 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

NC State also made our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #14.Of the 36,042 students enrolled at NC State, 1,102 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 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 received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. NC State 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 94%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at NC State]](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh/student-life/veterans/)

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University landed the #15 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 13 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 27,017 students enrolled at GWU were GI Bill® students, of which 1 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

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

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University of Maryland - College Park did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #16. UMCP is a large public school situated in College Park, Maryland. It awarded 16 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

UMCP also took the #12 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Among the 40,709 students enrolled at University of Maryland - College Park, 16 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 13 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $1,716. On top of their other funding sources, 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full UMCP Veteran Student Life Report

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George Mason University
Fairfax, Virginia

George Mason University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Located in Fairfax, Virginia, this large public school handed out 42 diplomas to qualified masters’s student counseling students in 2020-2021.

GMU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, George Mason University supports 38,541 students, and 2,334 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1,583 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $10,710. To help with additional expenses, 42 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. UA is a public institution located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 2,081 of the 37,840 students enrolled at UA were GI Bill® students, of which 1,128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,975. During this same period, 357 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. UA does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

With a freshman retention rate of 87%, 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%.

Full UA Veteran Student Life Report

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Auburn University
Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 35 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Auburn excels when it comes to student counseling quality. It’s ranked in the top 10% of all schools on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list.Our most recent data shows that 1,499 of the 30,737 students enrolled at Auburn were GI Bill® students, of which 746 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,423. On top of their other funding sources, 68 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%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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

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With a ranking of #20, University of Dayton did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. UDayton is a fairly large school located in Dayton, Ohio that handed out 24 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on this list, UDayton is in the top on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 15% of all schools in this category.Of the 11,650 students enrolled at UDayton, 197 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 142 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $15,930. To help with additional expenses, 40 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%. The 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 Arkansas
Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 22 students 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. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UARK offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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

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Citadel Military College of South Carolina ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Citadel Military College of South Carolina is a small school located in Charleston, South Carolina that handed out 16 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 607 of the 3,740 students enrolled at The Citadel were GI Bill® students, of which 382 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,997. On top of their other funding sources, 12 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. The Citadel offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 87%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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University of Virginia - Main Campus
Charlottesville, Virginia

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #23 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s student counseling degrees to 20 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 3 of the 25,628 students enrolled at University of Virginia - Main Campus 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 funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

Full University of Virginia Veteran Student Life Report

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Virginia

James Madison University ranked #24 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s list. JMU is a public institution located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 25 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

JMU also claimed a top spot on our “Best Student Counseling Master’s Degree Schools” list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools reviewed in that analysis.Our most recent data shows that 842 of the 21,594 students enrolled at James Madison University were GI Bill® students, of which 464 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,824. On top of their other funding sources, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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%.

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

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University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

University of Louisville did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #25. University of Louisville is a large school located in Louisville, Kentucky that handed out 55 masters’s student counseling degrees in 2020-2021.

Among the 22,211 students enrolled at UofL, 17 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 9 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $25,972. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. UofL offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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

Rest of the Best 50 in Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s

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

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New York University
New York, New York
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Fordham University
Bronx, New York
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University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, North Dakota
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Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, Michigan
30
Old Dominion crest
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, Virginia
31
32
University of Redlands crest
University of Redlands
Redlands, California
33
34
35
36
Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Virginia
37
38
39
40
Appalachian State crest
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
41
42
WMU crest
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan
43
44
Mississippi State crest
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, Mississippi
45
Regent crest
Regent University
Virginia Beach, Virginia
46
Seattle U crest
Seattle University
Seattle, Washington
47
NYIT crest
New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York
48
K -State crest
Kansas State University
Manhattan, Kansas
49
Gonzaga crest
Gonzaga University
Spokane, Washington
50
Whitworth crest
Whitworth University
Spokane, Washington

Rest of the Top 15% Colleges in Most Veteran Friendly for Student Counseling for a Master’s

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

RankCollegeLocation
51Rider UniversityLawrenceville, NJ
52St. Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NY
53Georgia State UniversityAtlanta, GA
54Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown, PA
55West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest Chester, PA

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