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2023 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

102 Ranked Colleges
4,931 Degrees Awarded
$54,568 Avg Salary
Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master's

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, veterans have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s” ranking.

Teacher Education Subject Specific is the 22nd most popular major in the country with 43,297 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, teacher education subject specific graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $42,245 and had an average of $24,696 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Middle Atlantic region, there were 8,830 teacher education subject specific graduates with average earnings and debt of $48,767 and $25,372 respectively.

For this year’s “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s” ranking, we looked at 102 colleges that offer a degree in teacher education subject specific. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality teacher education subject specific programs as well as strong veteran support.

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

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Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best “Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s”.

Top 25 Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Fordham University
Bronx, New York

Out of the 102 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, Fordham University landed the #1 spot on the list. Fordham University is located in Bronx, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 27 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Fordham U also took the #11 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, Fordham U supports 16,364 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. 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%.

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Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, New Jersey

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rutgers University - New Brunswick. The school came in at #2 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s. Rutgers University - New Brunswick is located in New Brunswick, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 112 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Rutgers New Brunswick did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Rutgers New Brunswick supports 50,411 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 3 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school 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 undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

Full Rutgers University - New Brunswick Veteran Student Life Report

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, New York

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Syracuse University. The school came in at #3 for the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s. Syracuse University is a large school located in Syracuse, New York that handed out 33 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Syracuse did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Syracuse University supports 21,322 students, and 385 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 250 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,840. During this same period, 217 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 89%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Full Syracuse University Veteran Student Life Report

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New York University
New York, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend New York University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Located in New York, New York, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 43 diplomas to qualified masters’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying subject specific ed list, NYU has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.According to our most recent data, NYU supports 52,775 students, and 1 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 $6,388. On top of their other funding sources, 1 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 90%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 8 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%.

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Queens College
Queens, New York

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Queens College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Queens, New York is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s subject specific ed degrees to 170 students in 2020-2021.

QC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.According to our most recent data, Queens College supports 19,700 students, and 215 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 123 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,823. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

Full QC Veteran Student Life Report

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George Washington University
Washington, District of Columbia

George Washington University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #6. George Washington University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Washington, District of Columbia. It awarded 24 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

GWU also took the #10 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” 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 Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,185. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

With a freshman retention rate of 88%, 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 George Washington University]](/colleges/george-washington-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Drexel University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 76 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Drexel supports 23,589 students, and 2 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 0 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $0. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Students may be able to receive credit for their military training, depending on their background.

The school has an 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 88%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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

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SUNY Oswego
Oswego, New York

SUNY Oswego landed the #8 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. Oswego, New York is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s subject specific ed degrees to 72 students in 2020-2021.

Of the 7,636 students enrolled at SUNY Oswego, 139 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 62 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $3,918. 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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Oswego]](/colleges/suny-college-at-oswego/student-life/veterans/)

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Montclair State University
Montclair, New Jersey

Montclair State University ranked #9 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Montclair State is located in Montclair, New Jersey and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 55 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

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. To help with additional expenses, 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%.

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

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Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

With a ranking of #10, Wilkes University did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Located in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 178 diplomas to qualified masters’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 81 of the 4,781 students enrolled at Wilkes were GI Bill® students, of which 42 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $17,000. During this same period, 20 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%.

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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #11. UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 80 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our middle atlantic region master’s degree vets studying subject specific ed list, UPenn has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 26,552 students enrolled at UPenn, 324 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 131 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $19,383. During this same period, 78 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 95%. 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%. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

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The College at Brockport
Brockport, New York

The College at Brockport ranked #12 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. The College at Brockport is a public institution located in Brockport, New York. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 133 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 1 of the 7,592 students enrolled at SUNY Brockport 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 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 SUNY Brockport]](/colleges/suny-college-at-brockport/student-life/veterans/)

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Rider University
Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Rider University came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. Rider University is located in Lawrenceville, New Jersey and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

According to our most recent data, Rider supports 4,636 students, and 64 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 33 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $13,686. To help with additional expenses, 16 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 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%.

Full Rider Veteran Student Life Report

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University of Rochester
Rochester, New York

With a ranking of #14, University of Rochester did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Located in Rochester, New York, this fairly large private not-for-profit school handed out 50 diplomas to qualified masters’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

University of Rochester not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 11,741 students enrolled at University of Rochester, 7 are 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 $14,872. During this same period, 1 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 92%. 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. 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 Rochester Veteran Student Life Report

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Cabrini University
Radnor, Pennsylvania

Cabrini University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. This small school is located in Radnor, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 13 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Of the 2,009 students enrolled at Cabrini University, 24 were 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 $13,435. During this same period, 3 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

Full Cabrini University Veteran Student Life Report

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York

Hofstra University landed the #16 spot on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Hempstead, New York, and it awarded 106 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Hofstra also took the #8 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Our most recent data shows that 154 of the 10,444 students enrolled at Hofstra were GI Bill® students, of which 95 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,674. 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.

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

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University at Albany
Albany, New York

University at Albany did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #17. University at Albany is a fairly large school located in Albany, New York that handed out 77 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, University at Albany supports 17,688 students, and 260 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 136 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $7,220. 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%.

Full UAlbany Veteran Student Life Report

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Pace University - New York
New York, New York

Pace University - New York ranked #18 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Pace University is located in New York, New York and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 8 masters’s subject specific ed degrees to qualified students.

Our most recent data shows that 11 of the 12,835 students enrolled at Pace University - New York were GI Bill® students, of which 6 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $19,912. In addition to receiving other benefits, 5 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The 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 Pace University]](/colleges/pace-university-new-york/student-life/veterans/)

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Saint Joseph's University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Saint Joseph’s University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #19. St. Joe’s is a medium-sized school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 55 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at St. Joe’s, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” ranking.Of the 6,779 students enrolled at Saint Joseph’s University, 110 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 72 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $10,044. On top of their other funding sources, 10 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Saint Joseph’s University does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

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%.

[Read full report on veteran student life at St. Joe’s]](/colleges/saint-josephs-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Hunter College
New York, New York

With a ranking of #20, Hunter College did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Hunter College is a public institution located in New York, New York. The school has a large population, and it awarded 183 masters’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Hunter not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Among the 24,052 students enrolled at Hunter College, 152 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 97 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $5,442. 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 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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With a ranking of #21, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania did quite well on the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Kutztown University is a medium-sized public school situated in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It awarded 49 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

According to our most recent data, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania supports 7,890 students, and 168 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 61 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $7,498. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania offers credit for military training for eligible students.

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SUNY Potsdam
Potsdam, New York

SUNY Potsdam ranked #22 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. SUNY Potsdam is a small public school situated in Potsdam, New York. It awarded 39 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Our most recent data shows that 101 of the 3,084 students enrolled at SUNY Potsdam were GI Bill® students, of which 39 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $5,221. During this same period, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. SUNY Potsdam offers credit for military training for eligible students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at SUNY Potsdam]](/colleges/suny-college-at-potsdam/student-life/veterans/)

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, New York

Stony Brook University did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #23. SUNY Stony Brook is a large public school situated in Stony Brook, New York. It awarded 74 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

SUNY Stony Brook did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #18 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Of the 26,782 students enrolled at Stony Brook University, 208 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $8,244. On top of their other funding sources, 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%. With a freshman retention rate of 90%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

[Read full report on veteran student life at Stony Brook University]](/colleges/stony-brook-university/student-life/veterans/)

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Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, New York

Brooklyn College did quite well in the 2023 Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #24. Located in Brooklyn, New York, this fairly large public school handed out 129 diplomas to qualified masters’s subject specific ed students in 2020-2021.

Brooklyn College did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list.Our most recent data shows that 195 of the 17,735 students enrolled at Brooklyn College were GI Bill® students, of which 128 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $6,457. During this same period, 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%.

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Duquesne University ranked #25 on this year’s Most Veteran Friendly in the Middle Atlantic Region for Subject Specific Ed for a Master’s list. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It awarded 50 masters’s subject specific ed degrees in 2020-2021.

Duquesne also made our “Best Teacher Education Subject Specific Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region” list, coming in at #21.Of the 8,830 students enrolled at Duquesne, 219 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 127 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $11,403. On top of their other funding sources, 43 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

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

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